A bum named Sinclair

As a former military officer I can assure you that BG Sinclair is probably one of the worst cases of an “officer” this military has seen in a long, long time. The only thing worse is a military court that deceived the country into thinking that military justice was any kind of justice. As proof one only needs to understand Article 133 of the UCMJ. I once was a strong supporter of the commander of every unit having ultimate jurisdiction on such matters under their command, but Sinclair’s conduct, particularly at flag rank proves to me that ALL matters of s*xual misconduct of any kind should be taken outside of the military. To do anything less completely erodes the chain of command and should serve as a stern warning to any young person considering the military that there simply is no such thing as military justice, honor or integrity in the chains of command.

When we consider the stiff sentences handed down to so many enlisted for far less crimes, yet such dastardly offences committed by a high ranking commander, it is wonder that any young person would actually want to be a part of such an organization and by the way, where is the Commander In Chief now? He touts such family values and setting the example for all, why didn’t he summarily dismiss this General with a forfeiture of all pay and benefits? Sadly, they will let this bum retire and I’ll even bet that they add further insult by giving him some kind of metal at his retirement.

Sorry if I’m venting a bit and not quite my normal objective self but when you consider this guy was one of the former 4 star general Petraius gang you have to seriously doubt the integrity of the entire military. Gone are the days of high standards, personal commitment, and as we were drilled into believing: Duty, Honor, & Country.

For your entertainment, what follows is the article 133 that I am referring to:

Article 133. Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman:
Any commissioned officer, cadet, or midshipman who is convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
—10 U.S.C. § 933 (effective 2008)
The elements are:
1. That the accused did or omitted to do certain acts; and
2. That, in the circumstances, these acts or omissions constituted conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman.
Here "officer" is understood to include commissioned officers, cadets, and midshipmen of both sexes, hence the more common term conduct unbecoming. A gentleman is understood to have a duty to avoid dishonest acts, displays of indecency, lawlessness, dealing unfairly, indecorum, injustice, or acts of cruelty.