Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The military, grrr!!!!

What can I say. Mostly I try to keep this blog light hearted, with only a few serious posts, but this has just gotten me wild!
In case you've been living under a rock for the last week, a young cadet (female) had sex with a recruit who had set up a webcam from his computer and broadcasting it to six of his mates from the military academy, as well as sending around still photos. Apparently, it is not illegal to do this in Canberra, noice! So, of course, the males involved have not been charged and the female (Kate) has had her room defaced etc. She went to the media and has shone a spotlight on the whole ugly incident. Her support? She was told off by her commandant told her off and she was expected to apologize to her fellow cadets...apparently. The minister for the defense has since gotten involved, all sorts of media, even the PM has weighed in and Kate has finally been given stress leave and offered counseling.
Kate, you are such a brave, strong young woman. I admire your spirit and determination and hope you achieve some lasting change, whether in the ridiculous laws in the ACT (with regards to the filming of sexual acts and consent), or (dare to dream) attitudes or policies within the military in regards to sexual misconduct of cadets/recruits.
On a side note my oldest was accepted into the army at 18, but due to a medical condition she never ended up going, at the time I was happy enough, but now I'm extremely grateful.

No comments:

Post a Comment