Should those who in our armed forces deserve entitlements?

[El Jefe]

Let me preface this by saying that I am one of the Patriotic members here on CP. Those of you who know me know how many threads I have posted honoring those who served/serve our country. But I was dissappointed today in our local Speedway gas station. There was 2 Marines driving a big Military SUV vehicle and they were walking into to Speedway in full attire. I was next to them and I thanked them for serving our country to which neither replied to me, I thought they didn't hear me. So I said it again, and the one guy said "Yeah we heard you the first time". At this point I left it alone. At this time another little convoy pulled up (I would assume from the same group), they were in full garb as well. They congregate around the slushy machine and they all get one (there was maybe 10 of them).

They come up to pay for the slushies and they ask where Chris is? Chris is the manager down there, I know because I buy a big gulp almost every day, and I know the people who work there. The cashier says "Im sorry Chris isn't in today" she then tells them their total and they start going nuts. The main guy says CHRIS NEVER MAKES US PAY!!! I AM NOT PAYING!! The cashier says that she's sorry, but she cannot give the slushies away or it will come out of her pay. The Marine then says "Do you know who the F we are? We are F-ing Marines, and we protect your God damn Country Bit**". At this time the other Marines in the group started chattering and saying how ridiculous this was that they wouldn't give them drinks. The cashier says "serve If I give it to you I would have to give it to everyone else, I am not the manager and I cannot give them to you, you can either pay for them or leave them here". The Marine then says F YOU!! The cashier then says if they don't leave they will call the cops. They leave, and they refuse to pay for their slushies. Everyone in the store has the David at the Dentist "Is this real life" look on their face.

I am all for being generous to those who protect us and I try to pick up the tab for them at fast food places, or pay for their big gulps, but I was shocked to see that behavior. The sad thing was there was at least 10 of them, and not one of them would say this is ridiculous.

My question, when those who volunteer to serve our Country demand things or expect entitlements, do you think they should be able to do that? Or should they not be able to do that?

[Deberg_1990]

I dont care if your the President of the United states, no title gives you the right to be a rude A-hole to others.


and yes, under normal circumstances, military members deserve every entitlement they get.

Id try and get in contact with their local unit and notify their 1st shirt or commander about their actions. (If anyone got their info??) My guess is, they wouldnt take too kindly to these dirtbags behavior. Its a bad reflection on the military as a whole. Military members are ambassadors whether they realize it or not.

[Huffmeister]

They are not entitled to free slushies. However, they ARE entitled to free pie.

[Warrior5]

Jefe, three questions:

1. What town did this happen in?

2. When you say "military SUV", do you mean a HWMMV, or a civilian SUV?

3. Does "full garb" mean dress uni, or fatigues?

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Hey, think about it.


No military = Communists take over. Everyone wears grey, everyone drives black cars with no stereos or air conditioning, everyone eats plain foods.

No market researchers = efficiency takes over. Everyone wears grey, everyone drives black cars with no stereos or air conditioning, everyone eats plain foods.

That made me laugh.

[BWillie]

I think it's strange how much ppl worship veterans but then shit on cops. Cops are doing something similar, protecting the streets, patrolling in our own neighborhoods but ppl shit on them. But really, each of them get paid, each of them is doing their job, both putting their life on the line. Just one is worshiped, the other is not

[Hammock Parties]

Was his name Dennis, by any chance?

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

I think it's strange how much ppl worship veterans but then shit on cops. Cops are doing something similar, protecting the streets, patrolling in our own neighborhoods but ppl shit on them. But really, each of them get paid, each of them is doing their job, both putting their life on the line. Just one is worshiped, the other is not

I agree.

[cdcox]

Slushies? That is quite a downgrade from pie.

[rred]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

I think it's strange how much ppl worship veterans but then shit on cops. Cops are doing something similar, protecting the streets, patrolling in our own neighborhoods but ppl shit on them. But really, each of them get paid, each of them is doing their job, both putting their life on the line. Just one is worshiped, the other is not

I have the same feelings on this. Police are protecting the country right here in the country, and some wanna-be badasses and crackheads can be just as scary as a starved talaban member.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by Huffmeister

They are not entitled to free slushies. However, they ARE entitled to free pie.

Dang, beat me to it.

[mikey23545]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Don't underestimate the service that market researchers provide. If not for us, you'd be driving a black Model A and eating broccoli without cheese. All clothing would be the color of natural cotton, and your TV would have three channels featuring the local news, the national news, and I Love Lucy reruns.

Market researchers have made this country great, and by god, we deserve 10 percent off our Applebee's bill just like the military does.

As opposed to apricot BMW's, I guess...

[rred]

Originally Posted by Toad King

Was his name Dennis, by any chance?

Could there be a menace in tha house?

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by BWillie007

I think it's strange how much ppl worship veterans but then shit on cops. Cops are doing something similar, protecting the streets, patrolling in our own neighborhoods but ppl shit on them. But really, each of them get paid, each of them is doing their job, both putting their life on the line. Just one is worshiped, the other is not

99% of my cop experiences have involved them separating me from my money. Over the years, I've grown to resent that somewhat.

[Rain Man]

I'm pondering sending this letter to Applebee's. What do you think?


Dear Mr. Applebee,

I recently became aware of 10% discount to people in the military, and applaud you for that decision. Military people protect our nation from communists and terrorists.

However, I would like to point out an omission in your policy.

Why do you offer military discounts? It’s not just to keep the communists and terrorists out of the country, because if they visited their money is still good. They would likely visit Applebee’s and enjoy your tasty Sizzling N'Awlins Skillet just as much as capitalists and non-terrorists. (Well, maybe not terrorists since the Sizzling N’Awlins Skillet contains pork, but you get my drift.)

I suspect that the real reason that for military discounts is not to keep communists and terrorists out, but rather to maintain our great American lifestyle. If communists and terrorists ran the U.S., we wouldn’t have Sizzling N’Awlins Skillets. We’d be driving boxy black cars and wearing drab grey clothes and our Raisin Bran would just be bran.

Now, I work in the field of market research. What would the U.S. be like without market research? We’d be driving boxy black cars and wearing drab grey clothes and our Raisin Bran would just be bran. And I would hazard a guess that the Sizzling N’Awlins Skillet wouldn’t exist without market research.

Clearly, market research and the military both protect us from the same fate, and therefore are equally deserving of a 10% discount. Would you please consider implementing this as an expanded policy?

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm pondering sending this letter to Applebee's. What do you think?


Dear Mr. Applebee,

I recently became aware of 10% discount to people in the military, and applaud you for that decision. Military people protect our nation from communists and terrorists.

However, I would like to point out an omission in your policy.

Why do you offer military discounts? It’s not just to keep the communists and terrorists out of the country, because if they visited their money is still good. They would likely visit Applebee’s and enjoy your tasty Sizzling N'Awlins Skillet just as much as capitalists and non-terrorists. (Well, maybe not terrorists since the Sizzling N’Awlins Skillet contains pork, but you get my drift.)

I suspect that the real reason that for military discounts is not to keep communists and terrorists out, but rather to maintain our great American lifestyle. If communists and terrorists ran the U.S., we wouldn’t have Sizzling N’Awlins Skillets. We’d be driving boxy black cars and wearing drab grey clothes and our Raisin Bran would just be bran.

Now, I work in the field of market research. What would the U.S. be like without market research? We’d be driving boxy black cars and wearing drab grey clothes and our Raisin Bran would just be bran. And I would hazard a guess that the Sizzling N’Awlins Skillet wouldn’t exist without market research.

Clearly, market research and the military both protect us from the same fate, and therefore are equally deserving of a 10% discount. Would you please consider implementing this as an expanded policy?

Well done sir.