For the Gears of War series it's been sort of a tradition to introduce a rookie named Carmine and then kill him off.  Well Gears of War 3 may challenge that tradition.  Clayton Carmine, brother to Anthony and Ben, may be spared, but his fate it up to you.  Epic is letting you vote for Clayton's fate in one of two ways.

First is at the San Diego Comic Con where they are selling limited edition "Save Carmine" and "Carmine Must Die" shirts at the NECA booth (#3145) for $20.00.  Each shirt is a vote to spare or kill Clayton repectively.

Second is by buying similar shirts (see pic), starting July 29th, for your Xbox LIVE Avatar.  Again each shirt is a vote to spare or kill Clayton.

All proceeds from the sale of the limited edition shirts and the Avatar shirts go to the Child's Play chairity.

See voting the fate of one man can make you feel good.

Source Microsoft Press Release