<p>Preach it, Dad!</p>
<p>Just for the record: It is true that it’s been a long time since I’ve been there (and don’t I feel it!), and that things change. However, I was there when this little ball either got rolling or got a good hard kick after a little incident called Tailhook.</p>
<p>If I ever post anything about USNA that is (now) wrong or has changed sufficiently to justify comment, then I invite any and all Midshipmen who may be here to correct me. All I ask is that it be done politely and professionally, as befitting your positions as Midshipmen. Not because I, as a grad, am better than you, but because YOU are better than that. The one time I’ve had to smack a Midshipman into line here was when he went off and forgot what he was supposed to be representing, and did little more than be rude.</p>
<p>So, if there is a policy in place whereby this female mid will not be charged under any conduct, honor, or other system because she was raped that night, then so be it. I completely disagree with the policy (basically because it sounds too much like a first-grader saying, “But Billy did something WORSE!” when caught), but if that’s what’s in place, then that’s that.</p>
<p>I, too, generally give the benefit of the doubt to the administration. I’m quite certain that the LAST thing the Sup and the Dant (or anyone else, for that matter, aside from the media) want right now is another scandal. What we’ve been discussing here is our thoughts and opinions based upon the facts in hand, which we all recognize are limited. </p>
<p>I still say none of this would happen if people would learn to keep their hormones in control and drink like responsible adults. It angers me to no end when basic stupidity causes so much damage to a noble institution and the people attached to it.</p>