[Constitutions Grandchild]

Gentle Reader, she was given a general discharge from the service over two years ago, and even with the unfortunate extramarital affair she had, I give her credit for enlisting. Had I been sent into the fray of battle, I might be inclined to love the one I'm with, as well (although in my advanced age it's somewhat of a stretch to think about). I even have no difficulty with her current avocation, provided she doesn't get too creative in her pursuit of wealth and fame.

I don't fault the woman or her family or the families of those in Utah who suffered the deception, I speak of my personal approach to parenting -- not her tax payor status or her previous high calling of service to her country.

[Constitutions Grandchild]

As a Post Script, JLS, I might add that I believe she has lowered her standards in recent years, and her behavior would lead me to be dubious as to her whereabouts, if she were living under my roof and I was caring for her children, it's hard to believe she's working in an all-night diner or as a nurses aid if the only uniform I see her in is a red nightie and pasties -- but that's just me.

[Hogeye13]

As a US Navy vet (service connected disabled as well) I feel that I have a right to speak to her so called "high calling". It has previously been stated that her purpose for joining was to see the world. The US military is certainly not the best place to be to try to see the world. Some functions certainly allow some travel. Most don't. I believe that when her intended purpose for being there did not materialize she looked for a convenient way to get out and accepted a path that lead to a less than honorable discharge. Something that I or the vast majority of people I served with did not strive for.

In some ways I feel sorry for her because she has apparently be allowed to game the system for many years without repercussions. She has now tried it again but I believe it will catch up with her this time. The old saying, what goes around, comes around may be in play here.