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Why does everyone assume that it's just a "few" who do this every time proof arises? Just because it's not on camera doesn't exclude the option that it's not happening more often than we are made aware. I understand it goes both ways, but we shouldn't assume anything.
Coincidentally, today in college I was discussing issues of abuse and illegal activity with a veteran. He has fought in war-zones and I was basically questioning him regarding abuse and how often it occurs and whatnot. He told me nearly half of the sadist who break the rules of war (illegal executions of the enemy and civilians) were nearly at the mid-way mark judging from his personal experience. For example, he explained to me if they captured the enemy and restrained him, most of the time they would execute him rather than take him in for questioning or punishment. He also stated that 90% of the brainwashed lunatics that perform these illegal acts are marines. Obviously there are bad apples in all branches, but he specifically described marines as twisted and sick puppets (for the record, he was army).
What I described is not my words, but his, whether you believe or not is up to you. Interestingly enough, he stated that he left the military permanently due to the fact that he accidentally shot a child in cross-fire, it was at that point where he decided to never return once his contract was up as war was simply not worth it for him.
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