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Marines barred from filming commercial in San Francisco
Official insists drill team not denied permit – 'traffic control was the issue'



They're the strong and the proud, but the Marines aren't free to stand on the streets of San Francisco.

The Silent Drill Platoon of the U.S. Marine Corps wasn't allowed to be filmed Sept. 11 on California Street for a segment of its new advertising campaign, a Marine spokesman told FOXNews.com.

Instead, the elite group took its austere display to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area for the final segment of its "America's Marines" TV commercial. The group is on a two-month nationwide tour as part of the campaign.

Stefanie Coyote, the executive director of the San Francisco Film Commission, the group responsible for issuing film permits, was unavailable for comment Tuesday.

Coyote told KGO-TV that "traffic control was the issue."

The film commission did allow the Marines' production unit to film the street without Marines. They'll be superimposed in the spot, KGO-TV reports.

Her office referred calls to San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's press office.

"The Marines were not denied a permit to film in San Francisco," said Nathan Ballard, director of communications for the mayor, adding, "we really appreciate their business and they're invited back anytime."

Meanwhile, the Silent Drill Platoon continued its campaign, filming a portion of the commercial Monday in New York's Times Square during the early morning rush hour.

The platoon is documenting its journey on the Web site www.Our.Marines.com and plans to film portions of the commercial in Sligo, Ky., on Oct. 6, in the Grand Canyon and at Hoover Dam on Oct. 22 and in the Rocky Mountains on Oct. 30, according to the group's online schedule. The public is invited to attend.

Brothers and Sisters,

This is yet another slap in the face to our finest young men and women who serve us and protect us. This one is hard for me to stomach. In fact, I can't. Traffic control wasn't a problem for the gay filth parade, and it's used as a lying excuse to deny the Marines. Our outstanding Armed Forces aren't given any respect in this city, but blasphemers of CHRIST are.

The Armed Forces should desert this city and their coast and leave it behind. There are many cities that would love to host the Armed Forces, and mine is one of them. We love and respect those who serve and protect us. However, we don't have waterways to host the Navy. If we did, we would love to have the Navy also. I live at Lawton Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and we are proud of our Military Citizens. We've lived together for over 100 years, and we are now one.

Here's a note to the members of our Armed Forces:  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every drop of sweat and blood you have shed in defending our freedoms and preserving our way of life. You are in our prayers every day and so are your families. We will do the best we can while you are gone to befriend your families and care for them as if they are our own. May GOD watch over you and protect you wherever you are in the world. Please remember that the vast majority of us will be ever thankful for your service. We are proud of you and pray that you will come home safely. Love In Christ, Tom. ------ In conclusion, you are more than WELCOME nearly everywhere. In Fact, you are the HONORED!

Amen!

Brothers and Sisters,

I had to come back and share one more thought. I've watched the Silent Drill Platoon of the U.S. Marines. They are AWESOME! Their precision without any music or beat is hard to believe. I don't know if I can adequately describe the experience of watching them. They are young and obviously very strong and fit. Their movements are ones of power, grace, and absolute precision. If you ever get to see them, it will be something to remember. If they come anywhere near your home, you owe it to yourself and your family to go watch them.

They are indeed awesome to see. I have seen them perform many times and would love to watch them again.

Maybe San Fransisco send out some of the 'citizens' to protect our country. I'm sure they would not be able to take the training, the Marines have to take.

But there you go just like Brother Tom said, another slap in the face for America's finest. The Few The Proud, The United States Marines.

Yup!!! In case anyone is wondering, my husband served in the Marine Corp for 17 years, putting himself in danger in the Iraqui war to protect our country.  And to top it off he has Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.


I agree..100%