WAITIN' D' ya wan'na new career un chance ta earn sum pride? We have some opportunities waitin' if you's kun help others die If ya wan'na be-cum somedin' join da Marines! Dey'll make a person of ya 'n keep yer asshole kleene! Sign here 'n report fer trainin' We'll feed ya 'n clothe ya 'n turn ya inta a 1st-rate murder machine! Now is yer chance ta spread hell ta protect democracy Start a kareer shootin' fer dah Use-uS Marines!

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Kris:	Instead of criticizing poor people who join the Marines, the author should criticize those who run the war machine 'n profit frum killing.
Chris:	I agree. Many people join the military kuz dats dah seems like one ah dah few options available.
Sam:	Folks working fer the armed services work hard. Why criticize them?
Ted:	Cause they ignore the suffering they're causing.
Sam:	Gimme a break! The real criminals who cause most suffering are never prosecuted.