General Petraeus gets off?

SGT Marcus Chavis — Tue, 12 May 2015 21:55:39 -0400

Why did General Patreus get off with a $100,000 fine and probation for knowingly provide his black book with our nations secrets to a journalist he was having an affair with. Absolutely sickening that he could do such a thing and get what amounts to a slap on the wrist!!! Whenever he admitted to giving this women his journal, I knew without a doubt that he would get no jail time. NO DOUBT THERE IS A DOUBLE STANDARD WHEN IT COMES TO DOLING OUT PUNISH TO ENLISTED vs. OFFICERS!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 10:16 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 22:16:17 -0400

Almost certainly, his record of service to the nation was taken into account when that sentence was meted out. Not saying it is right, because he made a major breach of security and judgment.

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 12 at 2015 10:31 PM

COL Charles Williams — Tue, 12 May 2015 22:31:58 -0400

I appreciate your comments SGT Marcus Chavis, but I do not believe "General Petraeus" got off easy or got over. As a former Commander, I know that we always consider in Judicial, Nonjudicial and Administrative actions Manners of Extenuation and Mitigation. I suspect do the same in other US systems. As was already stated, I am sure his service record, his service to the nation, and him fixing Iraq, were all taken into account.

You are correct, Officers vs. Enlisted are always handled differently, as the rules are different by law. I am not saying agree with this part, but the rules are different. Reducing an officer in rank or removing them from active duty is not the same process, regulation, etc as we use for enlisted Soldiers.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 4:30 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 04:30:28 -0400

The fact that he is a civilian and not subject to the UCMJ makes a double standard irrelevant.

Response by SrA Jonathan Carbonaro made May 13 at 2015 6:27 AM

SrA Jonathan Carbonaro — Wed, 13 May 2015 06:27:40 -0400

Look Military Vs. Civilian the punishment is a joke.

Anyone remember Edward Snowden? He is still on the run for his life, after releasing that the NSA is spying on our phone calls violating the very constitution they swore to protect.

Congress was calling for Edward Snowdens death as a traitor, Gen. Patreus got what amounts to a slap on the wrist.

What this shows is their is a double standard between normal people like Snowden, and people in power like the General.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2017 7:37 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:37:49 -0500

What would you expect of someone who cheats on their spouse. Any service member who commits adultrey should be promptly stripped of any and all security clearance. They can not be trusted, someone who cheats on their spouse will consistently place their own wants above all the welfare of others. There is a reason it is punishable by up to five years imprisonment under UCMJ.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2017 7:39 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:39:09 -0500

The proper response would be to strip his rank, and dishonorable discharge.

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Nov 9 at 2017 10:36 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:36:53 -0500

Rank has its privileges.