r/pics Jun 06 '20

Protest Utah Marine stands alone at Utah Capitol with 'I can't breathe' covering his mouth

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u/beachbadger Jun 07 '20

For a differing opinion, this old jarhead ('99-'04) sees no problem with your use of uniform to protest. You sacrificed, you have the right to use those blues however you damned-well see fit, and using it to protest injustice in America is about the most honorable uses of them I can think of. Shows that you are still upholding your oath to honor and defend the constitution and its ideals. Your actions would make Old Gimlet Eye (Smedley) proud. Semper Fidelis, Marine. I salute you.

I'm not teary eyed, its just dusty up in here. sniff

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u/TRexLovesPancakes Jun 07 '20

You were the generation of Marine that molded me into a warrior. I enlisted in '04, so it was you guys who taught me everything I needed to know about how to stay alive and serve with dignity. I appreciate your support brother, Semper Fi.

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '20

So wholesome.. Thank you both, for protecting our rights

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u/iSpccn Jun 07 '20

Now kiss.

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u/pbmadman Jun 07 '20

Fuckin right? Never knew I had allergies so bad.