“Also, I really resent how this IDF guy seems to believe that the bozo Marine speaks for all U.S. servicemen when he obviously does not.”
I certainly do not think that this wacko represents all US Servicemen. However, I was certainly very dissapointed to read that ANY US serviceman holds this view. As someone who was risking my life on the front-lines of freedom long before 9/11 woke you guys up, it was indeed a personal affront (not just to Jonah).
In fact, every Marine I’ve met was not only a great guy, but an A-1 proffessional soldier.
I do apologize for the point about the joint-exercises (to be honest I thought you wouldn’t post that part), I agree that this is not the time to drudge up these issues … I guess I was reacting to what was again, a very personal affront. Jonah rightly noted it is nothing more than a freindly rivalry between two very serious and friendly allies who take great pride in what they do.
The point I intended to make was the one about fighting for common interests and defending the same values of liberty, freedom and democracy.
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for all those straight-thinking US servicemen who have bravely and courageously fought on the side of freedom and remind everyone that America indeed has a friend to be proud of in Israel.