Support Our Troops

I know that I don't publish many stories any more about the shortshrift given to our soldiers by our government - and there are plenty, all indefensible. And, I am never politically correct with these posts showing up the degenerate aspects of our military. But fear of being labeled as a non-supporter shouldn't stand in the way of an honest appraisal. The types of men and activities permitted in the military are directly related to the usage of troops. It's easier to run a criminal enterprise with criminals than with honorable men.

The rise in gang activity coincides with the increase in recruits with records. Since 2003, 125,000 recruits with criminal histories have been granted what are known as "moral waivers" for felonies including robbery and assault.

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Evidence of gang culture and gang activity in the military is increasing so much an FBI report calls it "a threat to law enforcement and national security." The signs are chilling: Marines in gang attire on Paris Island; paratroopers flashing gang hand signs at a nightclub near Ft. Bragg; infantrymen showing-off gang tattoos at Ft. Hood.

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Gang activity clues are appearing in Iraq and Afghanistan, too. Gang graffiti is sprayed on blast walls – even on Humvees.

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The soldier who took photos [of] the graffiti told CBS News that he's been warned he's as good as dead if he ever returns to Iraq.

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"If we weren't in the middle of fighting a war, yes, I think the military would have a lot more control over this issue," Glass said. "But with a war going on, I think it's very difficult to do."

  CBS

U.S. Army Sgt. Juwan Johnson didn't survive his "intiation" into a gang. He was beaten to death in a "jump-in" by eight other soldiers.

"Often it does seem a pity that Noah and his party did not miss the boat." -- Mark Twain