Marine Corps turned blind eye to furniture abuse epidemic

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — On the heels of similar scandals, whispers about a service long reputed to be more discriminating in selecting recruits than sex partners have become a roar. Peppered by questions during a recent installation tour at Camp Lejeune, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith was forced to address allegations of a Marine Corps-wide culture of furniture abuse. 

“Look, I'm responsible," said Smith. "I'm the commandant. I own this, and we are going to have to, you know...