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>For my concern for my men, I recieved an administrative reprimand. >Admiral Van Der Loo took exception to my choice of actions. I did disobey >orders by >pursuing the matter with Col. Justinian, so I got what I deserved. >However, my men got what no one deserves." David could tell that the Col. was >a bit angry about the situation. Afterall, his men were still in the >base's sickbay. >"Thank you..." he documented it and secured the info once again. "I'll be >honest >Colonel...I have documented a number of unacceptable actions-all by the >MAG >personnel...shooting unarmed men or men who were defenseless on the >ground. I am >extremely concerned." >"We share the same concerns, Captain. It is not just my people that are being >shot. >The civies out here are victims as well. While I can not prove it, I >most certainly >suspect it. When you consider that when a Marine company >carries out a mission >identical to one that the MAGs do, and the civilian >casuality rates don't even come >close. My guys and girls come back with a few >injuries to the civies. Mags come back >with body bags. The look on the faces >of the local is classic, they are not happy to >see either of us, but they know >that we won't shoot unless we have to. The mags >shoot for sport. Locals know >that they will be treated fairly by us, and who knows >my most MAG units." "When a company of officers abuses fellow personnel so openly it's almost a guarantee they're shooting civilians...that kind of behavior goes hand-in-hand. I believe the source of the problems lies at the higher level personnel you mentioned."
