Fleet Week had the potential to be nothing but great.
Instead the Marine Corps has shitted on its most fervent supporters and did the "Politically Correct" thing.
If I were to bet money, I would say that most Marine Corps recruits come from the South, Mid West and parts of the West. Where have we seen Fleet Weeks? New York City? Really? A bastion of liberal politics and anti-military types and thats where you hold a Fleet Week? Chicago? Same. San Fran? Oh the same on steroids!
St. Louis is an improvement but say it out loud! Look at the statistics! Does that even make sense?
The Marine Corps needs to re-orient its focus. Dallas. Atlanta. Phoenix. Austin. Denver. Oklahoma City. Miami. Birmingham. Heck anywhere but the usual urban spots they've picked.
Places in the heartland is where the focus should be. But don't hold your breath for a change. Tradition is trumping changing demographics, recruiting reality and common sense.
Want some half baked opinion sprinkled with alot of facts on why the South is the recruiting mecca for the services? Go here.
