Posted on Apr 19, 2015
CH (MAJ) William Beaver
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Which SGT from the movie 'Platoon' do you most empathize with or emulate, and why? Maybe neither. Or maybe Chris, the main character.
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SFC Mark Merino
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I would argue that we all have both in us. Even if you start out like Chris or Elias, and enough darkness surrounds us, Barnes is more than willing to work through us. Great question, Chaplain.
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1LT William Clardy
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Definitely not Chris -- he seemed like he was just along as an observer, watching but not making a difference.

I actually tended to empathize more with Barnes than Elias, despite the fact that Barnes' character was written to be unforgivable.
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CH (MAJ) William Beaver
CH (MAJ) William Beaver
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He was practical though - Barnes
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"Elias is a water walker!" As said famous by SSG Barnes.

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