Lowell,
I have to say that I do agree with you as far as McChrystal's career of service is concerned. His track record is impeccable, and therefore should have been considered first and foremost. But as I have recently noticed, regardless of a superior career track record, no one is safe. It is almost as if every individual through the ranks is being closely scrutinized. One act of human nature can ruin your military career forever.
Unfortunately in regards to McChrystal, the situation deems that even off the record, comments are not sacred. Though journalists are held to a code of ethics, I feel that they should be held accountable legally, for confrontational situations such as these. They have destroyed a career that cannot be repaired, all to score a story which will enhance their own personal career. It seems that just as with any other ladder of employment, individuals want to race to the top and stop on anyone in their way.I do want to say though, that unfortunately when you are in a position such as McChrystral, you can't even make a statement off the record. This is a double jeopardy career killer. Public officials are held to a different standard and anything they say or do is going to be chastised, even if it is for the greater good of our society.
Troop moral obviously will be affected regardless. They learn that speaking up for the good or the bad is a very dangerous act. Fighting for your country seems to be a taboo job. Everyone has a position on the job that the military does, but yet they don't want to be the ones to step up to do it. The media creates a negative frenzy in this relationship. They minimize the features on the courageous efforts and focus on the dramatic light of dishonorable actions. True to nature the media has created a foundation not based on human error, but instead on the perfect human. If you can't locate the ideology to be the perfect human.....your ruined. Great Subject to blog about!
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