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JohnnyRingo

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3. There are a number of reasons why a recruit can be turned down.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 08:47 AM

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I'm not sure how many young men are disappointed that they can't join the Marine Corp because they have AIDS, but there are probably more who have asthma, mental health issues, or weight standards that are also refused. It seems to me that the AIDS virus may even be a bigger deal for exclusion, considering the close quarters and troop morale. I know, the soldiers shouldn't discriminate against their brothers in arms, but that only works on paper.

If anyone with those maladies really want to serve, just wait for the next good war. Right now the military can be fussy.

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There are a number of reasons why a recruit can be turned down. JohnnyRingo Yesterday #3

Just because someone is HIV-positive doesn't automatically mean they have AIDS BumRushDaShow Yesterday #4

I hadn't thought of that, and you're right. JohnnyRingo Yesterday #5

I do understand the issues of those with chronic medical issues BumRushDaShow Yesterday #6

You trumped me with the Reagan Card....so to speak. JohnnyRingo Yesterday #7

Sadly they have brought all that back again and more BumRushDaShow Yesterday #8

Unfortunately 'undetectable viral load' does not mean a person does not have the HIV virus. Doctoris Extincti Yesterday #9

The problem here is that this is an "ideological" conservative court decision BumRushDaShow Yesterday #10