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mheisig · 12-29-2007, 09:54 PM

4mrusmc,

Thanks for your insight as well.

I certainly hope there was no offense taken in saying Doug was not the "stereotypical Marine." I think there is definitely a stereotype that Marines are sort of the thickheaded jocks of the military, rarely using their brains.

My experience has been the exact opposite. I worked alongside several former Marines at the police department, none of whom fit that stereotype. One was a martial arts instructor and computer programmer and one was the quietest, most soft-spoken guy you'd ever meet.

Oddly enough the real "thickheaded jock" in my Academy class was a former Air Force TACP operator. Go figure.

12-29-2007, 09:54 PM	#4
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: A Former Marine's Perspective on the War 4mrusmc, Thanks for your insight as well. I certainly hope there was no offense taken in saying Doug was not the "stereotypical Marine." I think there is definitely a stereotype that Marines are sort of the thickheaded jocks of the military, rarely using their brains. My experience has been the exact opposite. I worked alongside several former Marines at the police department, none of whom fit that stereotype. One was a martial arts instructor and computer programmer and one was the quietest, most soft-spoken guy you'd ever meet. Oddly enough the real "thickheaded jock" in my Academy class was a former Air Force TACP operator. Go figure. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.