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psmith2.0
Mr. Vieira
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tennessee
 
2021-10-12, 08:16

Didn't they used to execute people for this sort of thing? He's lucky to get prison time. Although, looking around at various other cases/situations, he'll probably skate too. We do not seem to be all that big on punishment and accountability, and if someone gets a slick enough lawyer - and a pussy enough judge - who knows what kind of nonsense can result.

You don't have to love your country. You don't have to stand for the pledge or anthem. Fine, whatever...suit yourself. But when you actively go out of your way to damage it by giving its secrets and information to others, after taking an oath to protect and defend, you've officially crossed over to "P.O.S." territory, and deserve whatever comes your way.

No excuse. There's a word for what this guy did, and the consequences used to be quite severe.

It's bad enough when some run-of-the-mill hippie or malcontent civilian government worker engages in this sort of thing. But when someone has taken the oath - and worn the uniform - that has to count for something extra on the punishment front. Your ass wasn't drafted. Nobody banged on your door with draft papers and pulled you into the Navy - or any other of the others - against your will. That hasn't happened for a very long time (early 70's), so people who willingly volunteer to serve - and then pull this sort of stuff - are worse. Because when you wear the uniform you are automatically, and rightly, held to a higher, different standard. You're the last person who should be doing this stuff. You dishonor all those who've come before, and all they did and gave.

If you can't take that seriously and serve with honor and dedication, then go do something else with your life. The world always needs plumbers, carpenters, auto mechanics, electricians, construction workers, etc. But don't take that oath, and then do everything to undo/upend it by your actions. It makes you an asshole of the highest order.

Last edited by psmith2.0 : 2021-10-12 at 08:49.
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