The release says the matter is regrettable and under investigation.
IMHO, the cadets involved should no longer be cadets. And I would say the exact same thing if the perpetrators had been mids stealing a mule or falcon. Inexcusable. And to think that these idiots may soon be leading enlisted men and women . . .
Per USAFA falconry, Aurora is expected to make a full recovery.
Did the AFA football player flying the double bird in the face of the Army football team and coaches get addressed
It should be, by the coach at a minimum. It's in incredibly poor taste and doesn't show the respect that all members of the military should have for our fellow comrades in arms. However, it's not a crime (like B&E) and didn't cause harm to person or animal. So, not on the same level in my book.
I love a good prank. Lots of them go on during every SA rivalry week. 90%+ are good, (mostly) clean, fun. A few get out of hand. The pranksters simply need to ask (1) Does this prank have the potential to harm a person or animal? and/or (2) Does this prank have the potential to destroy or permanently damage someone else's property? If the answer to either is "yes," the prank is almost certainly a bad idea. If the answer is no, then let the fun begin!!!
I am hopeful my son is so consumed with studies that none of these ideas ever cross his mind.
I would think there would be a response for profane actions on national tv.
Thankful the falcon is on the mend and hopefully cadets/mids give pause the next time they consider a prank. I am hopeful my son is so consumed with studies that none of these ideas ever cross his mind.
The release says the matter is regrettable and under investigation.
Yup. Just like the football coaches cheating issue of a year or so ago was "under investigation." Never heard another word about it.
Breaking and entering is a felony. The trained falcon is clearly worth more than whatever constitutes misdemeanor larceny. Thus, another felony.
However, I expect nothing significant will happen to the cadets involved.
And to those who think that "stealing mascots" is okay . . . it's not. As I said earlier, these are animals that have certain requirements for care and feeding. Some of them may have special medical needs. Unlike humans, the animals can't explain this to their captors. It's not funny to steal them . . . at all.
IMHO, the cadets involved should no longer be cadets. And I would say the exact same thing if the perpetrators had been mids stealing a mule or falcon. Inexcusable. And to think that these idiots may soon be leading enlisted men and women . . .
IMHO, the cadets involved should no longer be cadets. And I would say the exact same thing if the perpetrators had been mids stealing a mule or falcon. Inexcusable. And to think that these idiots may soon be leading enlisted men and women . . .