Post by Chris-Suffolk on Jan 17, 2022 21:37:48 GMT -5
While I appreciate your service to this country and our freedoms, I can only dream of the opportunity you had. I did not serve. My birth father who did not raise me, did serve during Korean War and was a boxer in the Army. My Great Uncle, who did raise me, was 3rd Army in WWII, serving overseas in Battle of the Bulge. His brothers, 2, also served WWII, one lost his life in English Channel. My brother just retired after 20+ years of service, latter 15 being in USCG. Having Navy, US Army Anti-Tank during Desert Storm. Myself, I was set to go to the Marines after High School. Many of my friends did go. I was begged not to go, and I caved. I'm much older than you. In early 80's there was no conflict, other than Iran Contra. The USSR was just dissolved, which was our biggest worry! I had HOPED to be a Sniper sent to the European theatre to take out ANYONE needing to be taken out. Bourne Identity, BEFORE Bourne Identity even was a movie. NO, I never did have that opportunity, BUT, It was a choice! I still can place a NATO round down range at 600 yard's and bullseye. I have trained with the President's 100. It doesn't make me special. It just gives me some confidence and helps me overcome my ONLY regret--Not Serving in the Marines. But, when the man who raises you, and who NEVER spoke of the War, tells you that he doesn't want you to see what he saw or to go through what he went through, you have to take a pause. And, when you take a pause, you're done!
I am a 2nd Amendment Believer and hold my NYS Pistol License and a few other accoutrements which bring me joy. I have Retired Green Beret as In Law. I know Special Units personnel. And not to be unappreciative, I also KNOW of Marine who served, whom are/were pissed that all they did was Protect the Poppy Fields for the CIA drug operations. I also KNOW Marine EVAC Snipers. I KNOW Marine Recon Leader whom WITNESSED our OWN boys RAPING and TORTURING Afghan's!!!! So, While I appreciate your service, YOU do not get the right to trample on my rights as a sovereign individual. Whether or not you're a Corporal, Lance Corporal or any other Rank in the USMil. You swore and oath to Protect this Nation against All threats, Foreign and Domestic. Trust, I did not take that oath before a Staff Sargeant, but I will be there when and if my time comes.
If you want to continue spewing BS, everytime I question the simulation or display angst towards the continued development of it, I'll ask you to think about the soldier who has no idea why he is Protecting a Poppy Field with his life. I know the irony doesn't quite resonate...my point is, sure I may not totally understand the Algorithm properties or fully know the statistical implications for the system Glenn designed. But, I'm not a soldier in this process...And, I don't need to take friendly fire from another unit in the same command. When the Commandant speaks, I listen. I don't take orders from you or anyone else. Sorry.
I'll continue to, what some call "Rant" until issues are explained, resolved or implemented. This discussion re: Goalie Card Development, Rookie Card Dev, etc...has been an issue that has NOT been a transparent one. We have Categories and Sub Categories, which apparently, are meaningless, UNTIL they mean something. THATS MY problem. I don't like Grey areas...give me the black and white. I'm not asking for PERSONAL accolades or procedures done in MY favor. I ask, for the betterment of our league. A particular issue may or may not affect you. It may not be YOUR issue or question, but it is ONE none-the-less.
In closing, I do not have the Rank of any US Mil. I do honor and respect those that do. You do not get special treatment or the right to trample upon someone because of your Military. ANDDDDDD, I am NOT SAYING THAT YOU ARE! But, don't think I am going to step aside and allow you to either. I am at ease, suggesting you do the same.
PS...My 1st add-on to my NYSPL was a Carry Conceal from a Newly Formed Veteran Owned and Veteran Employed company,I believe in Colorado...An Honor Guard Honor Defense 9MM.
Sorry Sparky, but this is one bomb you won't be defusing.