<p>“Shipmate” is meant to be a term of respect, but like a lot of those monikers it can be used sarcastically as well. Ship, shipmates, self is what we are taught, right?</p>
<p>Sometimes reminding someone that they are a “shipmate” is meant to try and get them to reflect on their behavior. Not putting words in JustanotherMid’s mouth, but that was the way I read his post.</p>
<p>For my part, I spoke with 2C son today (live, and in person), and he said it happened “in another battalion” so it isn’t as if this is something equivalent to the West Point cheating scandal in the 70’s.</p>
<p>The Bancroft rumor mill loves to overblow these things. I’m confident that the Academy will handle it appropriately.</p>
<p>It’s probably a good idea for everyone to retreat to neutral corners and take a deep breath. But, I am sure we’re in for 3-4 more pages of useless, pointless diatribe from the usual suspects. We know who we are… ;)</p>