I am outraged by the actions of the Berkeley City Council.  The U.S. Marines are a crucial part of our Armed Forces which young men and women join to serve their nation and defend their county.  They deserve our support and sincere gratitude when they do.  Many have sacrificed dearly for the freedoms that leaders in Berkeley take for granted.

Berkeley, California is not its own sovereign nation and would certainly expect the support of our Armed Forces in the event of a crisis.  They should keep their adolescent protests to themselves and show the Marines the respect they deserve and have earned.