Mitt Romneys sideburns
10-07-2011, 12:20 PM
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/Navy-Orders-NFL-Player-to-Leave-Team-Report-for-Duty-131323269.html
A US Naval Academy graduate was drafted into the NFL, making the practice squad for the New England Patriots. There are two parts to this story that are ridiculous.
Players from the military academies must fulfill a five-year commitment after graduating. But ones who get drafted or signed by NFL teams are often granted leave to pursue their careers. Kettani had requested a leave from active duty that would allow him to stay with the Patriots, but he was informed by letter that his request was denied.
So as far as the military is concerned, becoming a big sports star excuses you from your military commitments.
Now, here is the real nonsense. This is what his denial letter said.
“As our nation is at war, it is important to ensure we maintain our commitment to the nation’s defense,” the letter from the Navy said. “As such, a release from active duty would be inconsistent with that effort."
We are currently at war. A war that has no official start or end. The USA is in a perpetual state of war.
A US Naval Academy graduate was drafted into the NFL, making the practice squad for the New England Patriots. There are two parts to this story that are ridiculous.
Players from the military academies must fulfill a five-year commitment after graduating. But ones who get drafted or signed by NFL teams are often granted leave to pursue their careers. Kettani had requested a leave from active duty that would allow him to stay with the Patriots, but he was informed by letter that his request was denied.
So as far as the military is concerned, becoming a big sports star excuses you from your military commitments.
Now, here is the real nonsense. This is what his denial letter said.
“As our nation is at war, it is important to ensure we maintain our commitment to the nation’s defense,” the letter from the Navy said. “As such, a release from active duty would be inconsistent with that effort."
We are currently at war. A war that has no official start or end. The USA is in a perpetual state of war.