<p>Like the seasons and the classes this will pass. There will always be people and events that push the envelope. The reactions all part of the give and take trying to find a balance. The boundries seem to have been pretty clear “Don’t move the model”, but that also seems like a putting down a challenge. (two wrongs?).</p>
<p>The punishment shoud be expected especially when the boundries were set. The consequence of executing the guy who stole a piece of pizza might easily be a loss in the authority to lead. You cannot have people breaking into your house and tagging the walls without expecting a reaction though. If the police don’t arrest the guy, the homeowner might take more drastic measures. </p>
<p>In the civilian world it has become acceptable to challenge people in authority with some of the worst attacks. it is in bad taste, but the cost of the freedoms we enjoy. In the military it is not only bad taste, but disruptive to good discipline and order. When you are out in the feild and you get that order telling you do something you don’t like, and react by denegrating the people who issued the orders irrepairable harm is done. Instead of taking the fight to the enemy the fight comes home. Good people get lost.</p>
<p>Just some food for thought from an old retired guy. You all seem to have a few hard days ahead, and a lot of bridges to mend. Be part of the solution.</p>