<p>Interesting article:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nysun.com/article/43532%5B/url%5D">http://www.nysun.com/article/43532</a></p>
<p>That is a very interesting article; thanks Ann.</p>
<p>I harbor an evil desire to run into one of those ignorant adults who think it's a terrible idea for young people to attend a service academy so I can "set them straight". Happily, of the hundreds of people (yes hundreds) whom I've told my son is attending West Point, I've not gotten even a single negative comment. Perhaps we're smarter here in California, or perhaps it’s just my crazy eye look. It does see that there are a few misguided souls on the San Francisco school board who could use a little extra guidance.</p>
<p>We are still careful to remain neutral when we first tell someone where our son is. (Of course the bright yellow football shaped Go Army antenna topper might give us away) Depending upon their reaction, we proceed or drop it. More than a few have expressed disappointment or ask us if we are afraid. But most are appreciative and supportive. At his high school awards assembly he and his fellow WP-bound classmate received a standing ovation. It meant a lot.</p>
<p>I think that most West Point parents get that "aren't you afraid" question. I expect it......and yes, I think we are all at least a little "afraid"......it comes with the territory.</p>
<p>Fabulous, Ann. Thank you.</p>
<p>I remember a good friend asking me why I didn't tell my daughter she just couldn't go to West Point. Yeah, right.</p>
<p>We aren't smarter in California =/ Upon finding out that I wish to serve in the armed forces ask me if that is my death wish.</p>
<p>"We aren't smarter in California =/ Upon finding out that I wish to serve in the armed forces ask me if that is my death wish."</p>
<p>Well, that settles it. It's my crazy eye look.</p>
<p>wow...I guess I didn't have my coffee... it should read,"We aren't smarter in California =/ Upon finding out that I wish to serve in the armed forces, MY PEERS ask me if that is my death wish."</p>
<p>Well SteslaS, that's a much different post than the first one ;) My sons's experience (as a USAFA cadet) has been almost exclusively one of appreciation on the part of peers, strangers and even some anti-war types. He has received numerous free meals in airports, a thousand "thank-you for your service" lines while travelling and I would say that he feels far more appreciated than he ever expected. It really has made the difficult aspects of an Academy more than tolerable. So let me be the first to thank you for your desire to serve!</p>
<p>The military has always been in my blood and I would kill to go to USMA, even at a chance at USMAPS. Ironically, if I get accepted to Ivy leauge school or even Navy...I would rather choose USMA.</p>
<p>Hoorah</p>
<p>"Ironically, if I get accepted to Ivy leauge school or even Navy...I would rather choose USMA."</p>
<p>Those Ivy's are always good "back-ups" to West Point!</p>
<p>People that become irate over a persons decision to join the armed forces clearly have lost any idea of what this country should be about. They simply use the military as another avenue to put down those that achieve great things, to feel good about them selves. I pity them.</p>
<p>Ironically, Hoorah is a Marine saying.</p>
<p>Oo-ah?
(Freaking 10char. limit)</p>
<p>I believe "Hooah" is the term you're looking for.</p>
<p>picky picky ;)
how 'bout the good 'ol "GO ARMY BEAT NAVY"</p>
<p>"Ironically, if I get accepted to Ivy leauge school or even Navy...I would rather choose USMA."</p>
<p>Hey Alanis, maybe a lesson or two on the meaning of "ironic" would do you good.</p>
<p>Kudos, someone finally caught that.</p>
<p>Oh we all caught it; we were just too polite to say anything about it....</p>
<p>Thats cold.</p>