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You, sir, are no faggot or woman-hater for saying this. This Sergeant is very guilty of violating one of the most sacred tenets of the Armed Forces: do NOT do anything disparaging in public while in uniform. Of course I would expect that only a person who has worn the uniform would understand this. We had this practically beaten into our heads while I was in the Navy, and again in the National Guard. Ever see a civilian out on the town fucking up? What do people say about him (or her) when they see that person acting up? They say, "wow, that guy is fucked up". Now imagine how you'd react upon seeing a Sailor/Airman/Soldier/Marine doing the same thing? Most folks would say, "damn, those soldiers are a bunch of fuckups, huh?". C'mon, admit it - that's exactly what you were thinking, isn't it? That, my friends, is the inherent responsibility which goes with wearing the uniform. People are usually quick to judge a book by its cover (otherwise there'd be no such creature as racism, for example). When the see an individual they usually judge that person on his/her own merits (at least, in an ideal world); but when they see someone in a uniform, they automatically attribute any actions by that person to the entire organization he or she represents. Doesn't matter whether or not this is accurate, they do it anyway. Come to think of it, folks like to make these prejudgements when it comes to race as well, don't they? Yes, it's wrong to do that; but it's never that easy to change people's minds. On the other hand it is a little easier to regulate one's own behavior, especially when you know that the public is going to thrust the role of "Armed Forces Ambassador" upon you (like it or not). They see one of us fucking up, they think we are all like that. The Military brass so realized the importance of this fact that they even drew up some standards of behavior for us servicemembers to follow; some of you might know it as the UCMJ. This Sergeant, by allowing her position to be used in conjunction with her involvement with a morally questionable endeavor, has violated that code of laws (UCMJ Article 134, I believe). The hammer is about to fall, hard.

I think Yohan and Outlaw have hit on something here. All this talk about Male violence toward women is fine, I agree it's wrong. But what happens when someone decides to raise a hand against a guy? That's right, he gets told to "take it like a man". case in point: Okay people, say it with me; "Double Standard". Sure it's wrong to hit a woman, but should violence vs a man go unpunished? Most seem to think so. In fact, there has been a rash of male bashing in relationships lately, and I can see where it's coming from. A female has cultural norms, law, the courts, and a host of manginas protecting her "poor delicate" self. When you are confronting the world from such a protected viewpoint I guess it's easy to engage in such double-standards (because you know the world will never call you on your shit). Just remember, fairness cuts both ways. You can't point out the faults of one group without acknowledging your own; otherwise you are every bit the hypocrite.