Thread:AustinDR/@comment-25209034-20141210200552/@comment-25836248-20141214004440

Hartman did cross a Moral Event Horizon in Full Metal Jacket, he was by far the tamest "villain" in the movie but he was a bully - straight up.. granted some would say he was doing his job in the army he crossed the line when he berated Pyle (who had already become psychotic) rather than try to calm him.. this is what caused Hartman's death, his own bullying nature.

He also physically assaulted his soldiers (punching Joker in the stomach) - something that most drill sergeants aren't supposed to do.