NC Cop states:
“I hate George Bush”

Yes, I stand by this report, he actually said those words.

PLay on words, NC, just using it as an example hwo hte media take things out of context for thier ‘reporting’.

Now, let’s go on to common sense….don’t you just love how the media can twist and distort things.

I would love to hear from the Marine production people on this for thier side of the story, because it doesn’t matter how you spion it, San Fran has a history of being anti-military.

Too bad they don’t share the enthusiasm of Georgia:

ATLANTA (April 4, 2007) — The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performed during the halftime show at the 2007 NCAA men’s basketball championship game in Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, April 2.

More than 20,000 fans watched the Silent Drill Platoon take center court for a 10-minute performance after the Florida Gators and Ohio State Buckeyes had left for the locker rooms with a Florida lead, 40-29.

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While the teams rested before the beginning of the second half, it was the platoon’s job to keep the audience entertained. From the moment the announcer introduced the Silent Drill Platoon, the audience cheered the Marines’ performance.

Part of the platoon’s drill sequence is the “Thunder Dome,” a circular formation with rifle and fixed bayonets facing the crowd.

“When we formed the ‘Thunder Dome,’ the crowd went nuts,” Morales said. “Normally during halftime the crowd uses the time to get snacks, but it was like nobody left the stands, and they were all cheering.”

At the climax of the performance, the platoon completed its inspection sequence flawlessly, and the audience rose to their feet and let out a deafening roar.

“It let the Marines know how much they’re appreciated,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher D. Thomas, MBW, Company A, 2nd platoon, platoon sergeant. “The crowd came here to root for the Gators or the Buckeyes, but when the Silent Drill platoon came out, everybody was pulling for the same team-the Marines.”

The crowd’s reaction only intensified, as the Marines left the court to chants of “U. S. A.” booming through out the stadium.

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Maybe Congress should start watching these games when the Marines perform and see the reaction of the normal America Citizen.

This story was blown out of proportion.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. It’s not like San Francisco doesn’t have a history of hating the military.

Because the director didn’t choose the locations until a few days before they were scheduled to film, Block says the company didn’t have time to get the required approvals from local residents who would have been inconvenienced during the filming.

Yet somehow, I just can’t help thinking that if this was a last mintue “I hate George Bush” march, they would have made the necessary adjustments for them.

Oh and by the way, I am a Marine.

Hi! I’m the King of Tiny Town. How d’ya do!

The city gave Tight Productions a permit that allowed them to film the Marines on Sept. 9. “We had carte blanche on Sunday, but we didn’t have the Marines,” Donald Block, the executive producer at Tight, tells USA TODAY.

The Marines weren’t due until Sept. 11, according to the Silent Drill Platoon’s website.

“We were locked into that Tuesday,” Block says, adding that he’s sure the police could have handled the traffic problems caused by the production crew. But that’s only part of the equation. Because the director didn’t choose the locations until a few days before they were scheduled to film, Block says the company didn’t have time to get the required approvals from local residents who would have been inconvenienced during the filming.

“We didn’t leave there feeling the least bit singled out,” Block says. His crew shot generic streetscapes on Sunday, and then moved to a federal park where they filmed the men on Tuesday with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to film a portion of the America’s Marines commercial and documentary in the Bay Area,” the Silent Drill Platoon says in a written statement. “Dozens of former Marines, parents and supporters attended the shoot and we appreciate their support.”

Personally, I would tell them they are on their own for any natural distater that requires national guard or service of the military.

I also would yank any federal funding for the state.

Isn’t there a law …cant remmeber off the top of my head, that requires that colleges and universities that accept federal funding MUST allow military on the campuses?

Why cannot it not hold the same for the state itself?

You don’t want the military to dock at your ports, or walk your streets…..then so be it, but with the removal of hte military, so shall the federal funds be removed from your state also.

Stefanie Coyote is a liar and I have no doubt that her, and her ilk, would be spitting on soldiers if they thought they could get away with it.

I wouldn’t get out of the electric chair to live in San Francisco.