Tit for tat. Good for the goose. No double standards should be allowed. If Sikhs can wear their turbans and mohammedans their beards, why can't Norse Gods followers wear feathered helmets?

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I have no comment on the veracity or practicality of the soldiers claims but I would think Sgt. Maj. Mike Brooks is going to be facing some questions about how he speaks about the beliefs of others.

I think the claim of religious intolerance definitely has legs in light of the comment made by Brooks

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- When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

the rifle squad believes in their gods as much as you believe in god. its pushback against what they consider invasive meddling and different standards for a few. The military is about uniformity, it has to be. they are making a point. The SGTMAJ is not going to be in trouble; in fact, that was a fairly calm and tolerant statement from a USMC SGTMAJ.... Its obvious that you know nothing about the military culture

Yep, very mild. Not even any nasty language. A gentler, kinder marine corps I suppose.

It sounds as if there are some folks posting on this thread that have no military experience. Putting feathers or anything, religious or not, on the uniform violates military rules. We drew various things on the canvas camo cover that stretched over our steel pots. It was not supposed to be allowed, but in most situations it was tolerated.

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That's ****** hilarious!

This is why the military should be tolerant of religion, not accepting or promoting. The military should be (little 's') spartan -- discipline and self-denial, demanding training, insane dedication to the battle buddy, focus on unit cohesion, dedication to mission, idealization of civilian rights and life -- this is why you fight.

At every juncture, choosing the weaker path accommodates more warriors but lowers effectiveness. This is fundamentally why a military democracy is an oxymoron. Military effectiveness is directly proportional to shared sacrifice and effective tools and effective leadership.

Open the gate, expect flotsam.

Religious people are stupid.

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Intolerant people, are.

Yeah and calling a group of people "stupid" is pretty darn intolerant.

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Is intolerance of the intolerant evidence of intolerance?

If military people are going to worship any gods, I think the Viking gods have to be near the top of the list. Lots of testosterone, violence and bloodshed. Plus, I don't think any Norse gods have predilections to prefer contested pieces of land in the Middle East.

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There was a time in history when the testosterone-driven Berserker was top man, until, weaponology overtook him, and the cool-thinking tactician reigned supreme.

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In ancient times the Turks had a Viking Palace Guard. And, the Vikings traded with the Middle East by way of Russia.

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My knowledge of Norse theology is right up there with String Theory.

Did they have geographically prohibited from plunder and colonization? I don't know.

My impression is that the religion was more concerned with valor and honor than with conquest. But see the first sentence.

Wow. Just wow. wtf???

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