“Being a celebrity has its consequences if you violate the terms of our laws......How many times have folks here excoriated famous liberals for being busted for DUI’s?”
Well, except in this case his name was put out there by others...not by him. He wasn’t a “celebrity” he was ordered out front.
Oh really? By whom? He presented himself on his own to capitalize on his achievement and was in fact criticized by his fellow seals.
O'Neill's statements resulted in criticism by fellow Navy SEALs. Rear Admiral Brian Losey and Force Master Chief Michael Magaraci issued a public statement,
A critical tenant [sic] of our ethos is "I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions."[15]
Years ago he WOULD have been given a pass and allowed to sleep it off. Unfortunately, too many drunks have killed too many people on the highways and thus local LEO's have no choice but to arrest and ticket individuals such as Rob O'Neill...
Like it or not, it is what it is.........