On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:37:41 -0400, "JimH" wrote:



"While JimH's son is wielding a shovel, my son will be molding the minds of
the future leaders of America."
Reginald P. Smithers III 4-18-08 rec.boats

John Herring (JohnH) immediately endorsed that statement by posting this:
" If you took Reggie's comment as an insult to your son, you must think blue
collar work is some real ****. Shame on you."

To which JohnH later posted"
"Oh, I thought he'd been promoted out of basic. When did he make E-2? The
Army calls and E-3 'Private First Class'. I was wondering how he got
promoted so fast. I don't believe there is a job titled 'Construction Heavy
Equipment
Operator'. Somebody must be pulling your leg."

FYI: My son is serving our Country as PFC with the USMC and is Construction
Heavy Equipment Operator.

I cannot believe the nasty comments Reggie and John have made, but I guess
those comments tell you about their integrity and respect they have for our
military and blue collar workers.
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From what I'm seeing, your son made a very wise decision. He chose an
occupation and first duty station that would get him well away from his
father!

Goodbye.
--
John *H*
(Not the other one!)