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In reply to the discussion: Amazing Photo: Hurricane does not deter guards at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier [View all]ReasonableToo
(505 posts)...but was one inch too short. He's not brainwashed. He saw the military is comprised of all types ranging from the evangelical zealots, commissioned officers calling the shots during exercises and getting the unit "mock-killed" for lack of common sense that the non-college grads had, and average joes there to serve their country and/or get money for college.
I despise the way our military is used and despise the folks that sign up to participate in the 21st century Crusades but also support the average well-meaning citizen who signed up to serve.
Also, the dangerous wind and rain is just now arriving in the DC area. It wasn't bad this morning when this photo was presumably taken. I imagine they'll pull the guys in when it really gets dangerous.