Quote Originally Posted by RMAC757 View Post
Damn that's well said. Im glad to see that someone seriously put some thought into soemething they posted. It's too bad that even on a website were we all are suppose to have some common ground most threads end in name calling, insults, racist BS, and just plain disrespect of one another. I honestly think that social media, text messages, smart phones, etc are eroding the social bond between us. Neighborhoods have turned into lots with 5000 sq ft buildings and no yards where no real community exists. Sad.

BTW. My cousin has served in Special Opertions for 14 years and you probably couldn't pick him out of a room. Not sure how he does what he does for how long he's done it, but one of the nicest people you'd ever meet. Highly decorated and extremely motivated to serve his country. I'd say he's "least likely to start a bar fight" and the first to lend a hand. We laugh with him because he's not very "Hollywood" and just a regular guy (well....not really).
Be sure to let your cousin know I am forever grateful for his sacrifice and dedication to serving our country. Majority of special operations personnel I've come into contact with were good guys and humble. I've had the luxury of meeting a former Navy SEAL who shoots out at Mr. Swainson's "farm". He's a great guy and a lot of fun to be around. A lot of people have a misconception of how special operators are. Case in point; a while back before Blue Core Shooting Center opened, I was in Green Mountain Guns picking up some reloading supplies. A young couple was talking about wanting to know where to go to shoot a rifle. The guy behind the counter offered up Cherry Creek. The couple said they went by a place that looked to be a new range opening up in the Lakewood area. The guy from GMG said, "Well, it isn't open yet." He then immediately made reference that the range is going to be run by some former Navy SEALS and he didn't have any room in his life for people like that. When I asked him what he meant by that, his reply was along the lines of, "Well, those tactical special operations kind of guys. I just don't have room to tolerate people like that." I laughed and replied, "Well, guess that includes me then." and walked out. I don't have a problem with GMG, I generally deal with Steve when he's in there. He's one of the most well-rounded, knowledgeable guys that works there. Who knows, maybe this guy had a bad run in with some SF guys a long time ago and now his image of them is tainted. Regardless, I don't think it was fair to judge the owners of Blue Core before giving them a chance. Just my .02.