I accompanied a class of french school kids to the Coleville cemetery in Normandy.Before entering I explained to them the importance of good behaviour as there were almost certainly descendants of the deceased visiting graves at the same time. The kids (15-16) showed so much decorum and respect I was proud of them. Fast forward to Hegseth’s performance of yesterday and to think he has not yet issued a spoken public apology makes my heart bleed.
I stand with the 3rd Infantry Regiment ‘Old Guard’ Soldier standing watch at our sacred Tomb of the Unknown. He, on Veterans Day, in words more delicate than these, told you to “shut the hell up.”
The young man demonstrated duty, honor, courage and dedication to an ideal larger than self ~ all characteristics seemingly foreign to you. (And your boss, for that matter.)
If Congress shows half the backbone of that lone sentinel during Hegseth’s impeachment proceedings, Kegseth may finally learn that rank doesn’t exempt you from the goddamn rules... not the least of which is war crimes
I accompanied a class of french school kids to the Coleville cemetery in Normandy.Before entering I explained to them the importance of good behaviour as there were almost certainly descendants of the deceased visiting graves at the same time. The kids (15-16) showed so much decorum and respect I was proud of them. Fast forward to Hegseth’s performance of yesterday and to think he has not yet issued a spoken public apology makes my heart bleed.
Yeah, don’t hold your breath!
I’m resigned to this fact.
Dear Secretary Hegseth:
I stand with the 3rd Infantry Regiment ‘Old Guard’ Soldier standing watch at our sacred Tomb of the Unknown. He, on Veterans Day, in words more delicate than these, told you to “shut the hell up.”
The young man demonstrated duty, honor, courage and dedication to an ideal larger than self ~ all characteristics seemingly foreign to you. (And your boss, for that matter.)
He deserves your hat-in-hand praise.
Sincerely,
CC: Donald J Trump, President
If Congress shows half the backbone of that lone sentinel during Hegseth’s impeachment proceedings, Kegseth may finally learn that rank doesn’t exempt you from the goddamn rules... not the least of which is war crimes
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