re: Meet the guy who killed Osama Bin Laden: Rob O’Neill

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Supposed to be?

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Um, yeah, as in he wasn't supposed to reveal the nature of his work, but he did anyway. He left on his own terms, so your argument about the Navy cutting him loose is invalid.

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So when he seeks a job in the private sector, what's he supposed to say on his resumé? Who provides his recommendations?

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He's allowed to say he was with SEAL. He just isn't allowed to discuss the details of missions like this. He can cite his practical experience and get recommendations from his superiors. He just can't say shite like "oh by the way, I also killed the Ukrainian ambassador with a fountain pen while he was taking a piss."

I agree that he should be treated better by the Navy, but he knew the policies before he quit. This is his decision, and the Navy's statement reflects this.

And he doesn't just say he was the guy who shot OBL. He has written about it in fairly great detail. This doesn't just endanger him personally. It endangers other service members as well as give people an idea of the tactics used, etc.

I'm sure he will make a lot of money from this, so good for him, but it's still a juvenile and irresponsible thing to do.