"he term "Grunts" is not insulting......it is often used as a badge of honor among the foot soldier and rifle platoons......"
Correct. It is a term used among the troops. If you think it isn't an insult when used by outsiders, try using the term to a group of vets after you've identified yourself as one who didn't serve his country. I once saw a fairly senior fighter pilot get run out of a civilian bar for calling a vet a "grunt." Just because you hear people use the term doesn't mean you get to use it in the same friendly sense. I think you don't understand the brotherhood.
"...Quit pretending that all troops are college degreed and high achievers......"
I didn't say that, or even suggest that. What I tried to convey is that GIs are a better class of people than their civilian contemporaries. Smarter, more ambitious, and possessed of a higher sense of morality.
"... And once again, I remind you, I am talking about the riflemen, the infantry platoon,the foot sloggers, ie the Grunts....."
How can you remind me of something you never said? You used the nebulous term, "combat troops." If you want to specify "riflemen," which I think is a Marine term, it includes ALL Marines. "Marines are riflemen FIRST," and that is drilled into them from their first day of boot camp. With very few exceptions, they all have AT LEAST a high school education. A large percentage will have some college level courses under their belts. If you're talking "infantry," with very few exceptions, they all have AT LEAST a high school education. A large percentage will have some college level courses under their belts.
You seem to want to persist in using a term ("grunt") that I told you was insulting to these fine people. So, I assume you won't mind me calling you and those like you "slugs." As a group, GIs are superior to you slugs.
"... And btw, I didn't ask you anything."
You asked the question without a question mark. You made a false comment regarding the education level of our troops, and indicated you weren't certain, to wit, "...what evidence do you have that he is wrong that the people we have as "combat" troops are not at the lower levels of the academic spectrum..." I was merely attempting to help you overcome your ignorance.
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If you slugs need more information, you really should try to learn something instead of making broad statements that only reflect your ignorance. I'm sure the Public Affairs Office at the DOD can help you. Even better, find a few GIs, thank them for their service, and ask about their education levels. If you do that, even you slugs might find out how outstanding the troops who defend our country really are. |
