Terry Lakin is an idiot and a jerk. If he had a problem with Obama as commander-in-chief, he should have resigned rather than commit an act of insubordination. In doing so, he threw away a brilliant career and brought opprobrium to himself and financial hardship to his loved ones.
Well, if one looks at it through the lens of personal ambition, then surely he could have taken another less difficult tack. As to resigning, that was not an option. He was told to ship off, or face the consequences.
In any case, a man who is so talented would hardly find himself adrift financially, when all is said and done.
I disagree with you, but we are free to disagree.