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Originally posted by steelepike
I might have read this wrong but he asked for the possible harsher penalty for what he did.
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I think it would be more accurate to say that the Major is taking a calculated risk that could either see him given a harsher penalty, or be acquitted. With what we have heard (notice I didn't say "know"), I'm not sure that was a wise move on his part, but he has the right to exercise his options to what he believes are his best advantage. Again, that's his absolute right.
One more comment. I have been critical of Rob above because of comments now and in the past, that I believe are somewhat anti-American and anti-American Military. At the very least, somewhat over-nationalistic -- to create a new phrase.
However, it does not help, nor is it fair, to reverse that tactic. Canada has been our ally much more often than not. For the most part they have not "kept their boys home." They were by our side on D-Day and in many other unpleasant situations. Their armed forces acquitted themselves brilliantly in many situations. They continue to work with us protecting the North American continent at NORAD just down the road from me in Colorado Springs.
Rob has said a few things that ruffled our (my) feathers a bit. I wish he would temper his comments some. I think some have been off base. However, I hope there is a difference between commenting and explaining a way I may have been offended, and attacking someone's country -- or him personally.
The older I get, and the more things I experience, the more gray, and less black and white I see.
That's true on what I read from both sides of this debate.