CPO Gallagher

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Gallagher_(Navy_SEAL)

I only read the words of people who state their opinions. Tell me in your own words. Otherwise, move on.

The article is basic information for people that don't now about the topic. Looking though it I found oddities in the case like waiting for the physical evidence to be destroyed by time before charging, like they would prefer to ignore a crime rather than charge, or didn't think it was wrong.

He could not un-do the photos. They demonstrated for all to see the crime that he was convicted of. That type of misbehavior is unaccceptable from an upper level non-commissioned officer and Seal. The Uniform Code of Military Justice sets a higher standard for behavior than most of us are used to. That is how the military keeps discipline and morale among people who have access to our most deadly weapons and are required to use them only against combattants, and not civilians whose behaviors, appearance and religions they might find personally objectionable.

By the way, I may have already have read it. Seals have taken over 150 Tridents from their fellow sailors. They openly criticize people who expose weaknesses and want to serve along side them when they need someone they can trust 100%. Being there "most of the time," does not cut it for them. They should have been allowed to make the call on his Trident.

The left's hero's:

Edward Snowden
Bowe Bergdahl
Bradley Manning

Manning served time for her crimes. I think she should have served more. But, she was manipulated by Assange, I guess. She served about one third of her sentence. I would have had her serve every day. The argument was that her suicide attempts revealed underlying issues. I have known thousands of mentally ill Veterans who did not turn on their country. Bergdahl should have failed his induction physical, because of personality disorders. But, he put lives at risk by his misadventure. I think he got off easy. But, it was a fair, military trial. Snowden should rot in Russia. Short of that, if he comes back, throw the book at him. I have served my fellow Veterans for 30 years before retiring. I have known so many of them who suffer daily from the wounds of war, and do so in silence. They cover the Amercian demographic. They are all races, sexes, political leanings, and even some were gender transitioning. None of them turned their backs on their country or violated the rules in ways that diminishes the valor of those with whom they served. The late Pam Murphy, Audie Murphy's widow, worked for me. He had many challenges throughout his life and stayed true to his country. He would never support someone who dishonored his uniform, and was my hero. I worked for Everett Alvarex, the longest held POW in the Vietnam War. He was punished every day by his captors for being their enemy. He never turned his back on his country or his fellow POWs. He never dishonored them. He is my hero. CPO Gallagher dishonored perhaps the most disciplined and effective organization in our active services, by his actions. He is not as bad as Snowden, Bergdahl or Manning. But, if you see him as a hero you must defend by smearing me, I am happy to take your puny effort.

I'm not quite sure how you managed to perceive my comment as "smearing" you.

Acquitted on 6 of 7 charges and NO, not a hero of mine. It just appears to me that it was blown out of proportion by the media. In general, the rhetoric from the left and the MSM were sympathetic, bordering on praise when it came to the 3 I listed yet vehemently scornful of this guy prior to him even having his day in court. Their selective outrage is pathetic. The left tends to hate the military and cherish opportunities to paint them in a negative light, there's no denying that.

You attempted to smear me by associating me with three criminals who have nothing to do with this case. If you want to know why the News reports were negative about this sailor, you might want to do a little research on how Seal Team members feel about their honor. They are highly critical of people who exploit their Tridents for personal reasons. They have been critical of people commiting lesser crimes than this, like DUI, and staying a Seal. The Seal Team sets the highest of standards. My guess would be that a majority of them are politiclly conservative. But, being a conservative would not earn a pass if you were less than stellar in standards, behavior and performance. My objection in this case echoes that. He has demonstrated that he cannot be trusted in the most stressful and difficult circumstances. If I was good enough to be a Seal, I would not want him on my team. He is acceptable to continue to serve as a Sailor, just not as a Seal. And, if he is a hero, you need to check your standards.