No way, he's got nothing to be ashamed of. He should be free to say what he thinks (even if that entails killing the enemy - which is in his job description). The title does say, (doesn't it): The silly way we treat our generals. SF Chronicle should be more watchful that he doesn't kick their butt.
Your response to my comments don't make any sense relative to what I said. Your remarks do not address anything I said. You tell me nothing except, perhaps, the quality of your thought (or lack thereof).