Looks like they are coming around to the idea.

http://news.yahoo.com/pentagon-chief-gives-nod-arm-more-troops-u-203224359.html

I did some work at the Cherry Point Marine base in NC and was actually surprised that they didn't carry weapons (other than the gate guards).

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There you have it, people. All Marines are "robot killing machines" because Cole met a Marine that was an asshole one time. I'm pretty sure that most of the people that agree with you on most of your views probably read your statement above and said, "yeah....we're just going to pretend he didn't say that....", because it is stupid.

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"The government who robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul," - George Bernard Shaw

“Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability to f—k things up.” - Barack Obama

“End of quote. Repeat the line.” - wise words from Joe Biden

His point is they aren't known for good judgement. They need close supervision. These aren't Chesty Puller's marines.

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“It is the heart of US policy to use fascism to preserve capitalism while claiming to be saving democracy from communism “ - Michael Parenti

Marines are conditioned to fight and never give up, even when things get waayy over their heads.

Like I said, there must be some reason the Brass doesn't want to arm their peace time soldiers.



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I was right.

Yes, most (if not all) military bases have armed guards. To me the question should be directed more to recruiting stations and reserve centers.

Personally I don't see a problem with recruiters carrying a sidearm. They're generally older and more mature that the average recruit. At a minimum, provide a safe (small armory) with weapons.

As to reserve centers, stupidity takes over. Do you realize how many police officers are reservists? Legally speaking, these individuals are strongly encouraged (at least at my agency) to conceal carry off duty however not allowed to carry on a federal installation. Hell, I've actually arrested a reservist from my reserve center. And yes, I know a few of you have probably seen police cruisers at reserve centers. Technically they're breaking the law.

I've known lots of marines.If they were grunts then sure they were capable of "robot killing machine mode". The job. A little bit of it came out when they were drunk, yes they did act like drunken assholes.

Doesn't mean they are assholes in life or on the Internets.
Mostly great men.

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"The truth is incontrovertible.
malice may attack it,
ignorance may deride it,
but in the end,
there it is." -Sir Winston Churchill