<p>Whew! Man, go away for a few hours and all h*** breaks loose! :)</p>
<p>There are ALWAYS going to be the “fringe” that THINK they’re better, smarter, faster, stronger. Sounds to me like the “kid” on the sub got lucky and hopefully learned a valuable lesson before someone really hurt him (anyone recall fragging? - showing my age here).</p>
<p>I do completely understand what you’re saying peskemom AND I understand the view points of the “other” side. </p>
<p>I had a long talk with Sierra just today. I got up early and she was home so it gave us one of those few remaining private moments. We talked of what will be expected of her at the Academy and after. </p>
<p>In ANNAPOLIS (and I KNOW most of the movie was BS) when the mid CO had the plebe get in the body bag… the scene made a significant impact on one future officer. </p>
<p>Peskemom, I’m certain Janell and Sierra are cut from the same bolt of cloth. I also hear the same from the likes of Wheelah44 and Keepon - sound, logical, compassionate, humble and smart. As one of the old timer’s here says, “it’ll be all right”. ;)</p>