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Re: “A Few Good Men”

Thank you for that info about the Marine Corps motto. I never knew it was about Gideon.
 We actually “met” in 1967 on the rifle range at PI. Our drill instructor informed us that you were recovering from combat wounds in Vietnam. I distinctly remember, after qualifying as Expert (229 of a possible 250), that you chided me as “the ugliest Expert in the Marine Corps”! But it was said with good humor and an approving grin, and in my excitement I took it as praise from a rock-star Marine. Thank you for testifying unashamedly of His mercy and grace in this time of decadence. —Georgia

When the services failed to recruit in the 1970s, the Army was ordered to find a way to make the all-volunteer concept work. “Uncle Sam Wants You” failed, so marketing slogans were used. “Be All You Can Be” was brilliant. It was repeated in sermons, graduations, and speeches for decades, inspiring all to achieve their full potential. But “An Army of One” (late 1990s) was obtuse, inspired none, and failed. “Army Strong” is better. Dreams of flying fill Air Force billets. Marines attract challengers. The Army and Navy fill dreams and offer challenges while seeking all who want to honorably perform a noble service. —Missouri

Re: “In Brief: The Red Splish-Splash”

Mail-in voting allows for Dems to recruit college kids who normally wouldn’t take the time to vote. They don’t care to find a polling place, but given that someone will help them with the form makes these louts ready to vote for the side that offers the most to them at the moment. They will only care when they start earning a paycheck. Most college kids don’t have the confidence that they can succeed beyond government allowance. They don’t see themselves going beyond the “earning a paycheck” phase. They want the government to take care of them and tell them what to do so they don’t have to make big decisions and so they can club more, drink more, and sit on the couch more. —Nevada

Re: “Kayla Patrick’s Not-So-Soft Bigotry”

Racial quota policies promote equity — equal outcomes enforced by racial quotas. This effort promotes a society absent achievement and merit. Everyone receives the same regardless of effort. Why does history prove this never works? The 80/20 rule shows that 80% of the work is achieved by 20% of the people, while the other 80% of the people get by doing only 20% of the work. This breeds contentment among the obtuse and slovenly but inflames resentment among the talented and industrious. 
Capitalism rewards according to achievement. To end racism, we must prohibit policies defining race. —Missouri

Could the disruptive behavior of black children at school be caused by the fact that they have no discipline at home with the majority of them coming from fatherless homes? The father is usually the disciplinary figure in the home, and when he is lacking, the fallout carries over into other aspects of the child’s life. We can thank the Democrats’ destructive welfare system for that problem, too. —Pennsylvania

Re: “Kimmel’s Brand of Hate”

Jimmy Kimmel and many of his late-night show host peers and most of their celebrity guests all believe they are intellectually and culturally superior to their audience. Most late-night viewers have finally realized this, and declining program ratings provide clear supporting evidence. The same could be said for many of the mainstream media personalities. Were they all to step back and objectively look at themselves, they might conclude they are part of some authoritarian state-sponsored news and entertainment propaganda agency. Then again, they might not. Regardless, it’s way past time for the media to stop promoting and covering for leftist ideology and return to unbiased entertainment and objective news reporting. —Florida