Today West Point Cadets, and possibly some from Naval Academy, flashed white power symbols on TV. See Trump Inspires White Power at Army Navy Game Twitter has been blowing up on Twitter all afternoon but have not seen a diary. I will gladly surrender space to someone with better perspective or information
If an enlisted soldier took this action he or she would face jail time or court martial for breaching honor and discipline. Many may recall the 1990’s when army need to purge Neo-Nazis from ranks. See Guardian on US Military Racists
These asshats probably will likely only suffer censure. I base this on cadets’s ability to leave without consequence in early years. Also my cynicism over class privilege. Despite this lack of meaningful consequences, we expect them to lead troops and sailors after graduation.
Academies must expel them.Discipline and order must affect all levels because Rank Has Its Responsibilities Before It Has Its Privileges. They can join Trumps band of sociopaths posing as Seals.
Send a message to other young white men who think this the “new thing.” You will lose your rights and privileges. Plus as is already happening on Twitter, someone will out your identity.