I think the problem is; some people are stating "passionate" opinions, about something they don't know about fully. There's too many assumption, yet the same passionate people don't seem to want to look at any of the "What ifs".
1. What if: The part of the surveillance video that doesn't have the parties involved in sight, somehow is shown that King indeed threw the first punch?
2. What if: King indeed had more than just a couple drinks, and was indeed intoxicated?
3. What if: West point did in fact do a thorough investigation, and because of King's "Past performance/actions" the decision they made was appropriate?
I'm not saying any of this is true; simply that we DON'T KNOW the whole story, and it's possible that some of these things, or similar, could in fact be true. The problem however, is that too many people look at a video, assume that THEY ARE SPECIAL AND PRIVY to knowing all things about the case, and therefor West Point undoubtedly is making a mistake by disciplining King and suspending him from the academy.
I will bet you my entire yearly salary, that west point knows MORE ABOUT THIS CASE, than ANYONE on this forum. And West Point's actions against King COULD VERY WELL BE based solely on the air port incident. Again; you're assuming because YOU saw a video, that you know ALL THE FACTS. You don't.
But the point by Bruno and others, is that some here have such a high distrust against West Point, because they believe West Point doesn't know AS MUCH as some of the posters here. And I agree, it is very discouraging that there is this distrust. Just like an individual is "Suppose" to be considered innocent until proven guilty.... Well; West Point needs to be trusted, and given the benefit of the doubt, until proven otherwise. The number one reason our military is as successful as it is, is because of the trust that subordinates have for those appointed over them. It's a blind trust until proven otherwise. It has to be. And Bruno and other's feeling are: If you don't have this trust for West Point and our military, then how can you condone your child attending such a military institution. Hopefully, those who actually APPLY to the academy; and not their parents; have a more trusting attitude towards the academies and our military. If they don't, then they really need to reconsider attending the academy and serving in the military. Without this trust, we can't succeed.
Opinions are great. We can agree and disagree. You wanted us to be able to "RESPECTFULLY" agree or disagree. I can appreciate that. I have to tell you however, my position on that. I CAN NOT respect an opinion that is uneducated. Sorry; can't do it. Example: I am pro-life. I was having a heated debate with someone of the opposing position. In the middle of this debate, a "FRIEND" tried to take my side of the argument and help me defend my point. I had to stop him and tell him frankly; "I respect the person I'm debating with, MORE than I respect your position". My friend was shocked. He was a follower; a lemming; someone jumping on a bandwagon. The person i was debating, did their homework. They researched the topic. He had facts and figures. "HE HAD AN EDUCATED OPINION". I can respect that. Even if i don't agree with it.
Well, unfortunately, threads like these are not EDUCATED. Neither side knows all the facts. Now, if a person says: "If west point ....." or "If they find out ....." type of statements, that's understandable. But a large percentage of opinions are accusing west point of being wrong. And this is without the poster knowing all the facts. I think that's the problem.
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