A terrible, terrible tragedy.

[Tal]

The willingness to do the job is what makes them rough guys. It isn't necessarily a complimentary term. But since there will always be those who are willing to use violence for their own gain, the only way to maintain peace and civility (divine intervention aside) is by having those who are willing to use violence to protect that peace. I'm sure there are some corrupt individuals within the USMC who do not deserve to be put on a pedestal, but those who perform their duties with integrity deserve all the praise they get. For the sake of our protection, they may have to kill someone, or they may have to die trying, and neither is something to be taken lightly.

But the Marines, police, and other professionals are not the only line of defense. Where they do not succeed, others must step forward.

Thank you for that.

-Tal USMC