tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454858563624138264.post3569253931014489668..comments2023-10-09T09:13:29.009-05:00Comments on Somewhere Over the Camo: I draw the line.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06854302342303748377noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454858563624138264.post-86444613167704246982012-05-08T20:47:32.841-05:002012-05-08T20:47:32.841-05:00I've felt much the same over the past week or ...I've felt much the same over the past week or so. It's disappointing and frustrating.erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432371971747985519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454858563624138264.post-65779556154431148352012-05-08T14:35:08.162-05:002012-05-08T14:35:08.162-05:00I have been a militay spouse for 25 years of my hu...I have been a militay spouse for 25 years of my husbands 30 year military career. I have learned that he is responsible for the things that I (and our children) do and say. Many young spouses and especially children do not understand that their spouse or parent is responsible for their actions in person, or in cyber space. Being a military spouse is a privilege which carries responsibilities. Our spouse took an oath to put this country first, I believe it goes something like this, <br /><br />"I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."<br /><br />May be I did not exactly swear with my hand on my chest to to this but I did, the day I married my husband, the day we became one, our wedding day. Miitary spouses need to understand that if they married thier spouse the day the got married they agreed to this oath, if thier spouse already in the military, or the day thier spouse enlisted or was commissiond if they were married first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454858563624138264.post-30277236117621571902012-05-08T13:03:24.217-05:002012-05-08T13:03:24.217-05:00I can understand this feeling... It's not just...I can understand this feeling... It's not just the military side of it. It's everything! People write things that they wouldn't normally say. I've had awkward confrontations and conversations that came completely from online because in real life that person would never have the courage or the humanity to say what they were thinking to my face. Aside from the drug use and free love I should have been a hippie. I believe in peace and love every time! And I'd miss you so much if you left me! xoSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02076108641826761386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454858563624138264.post-72063363371081279182012-05-08T11:56:40.029-05:002012-05-08T11:56:40.029-05:00Oh please don't go! I love reading your blog. ...Oh please don't go! I love reading your blog. But I totally understand. I see things like this happen on a daily basis, from adults as well as teens. It's cyber bullying and I think some people feel more secure saying things online or anonymous because they think it cannot be traced back to them. Unfortunately they are wrong, anything that is posted online can be traced back to anyone and once it's said online, it's there forever. I preach to my students to always treat someone the way you want to be treated, even on line. Trust me I have had to hold my tongue a few times with the stupid things people put online, but I also know that I would never say something to their face, so why would I do it online? What does it prove? Nothing. I think you are right in the fact that there are some AMAZING milspouses out there (you included) but unfortunately the bad ones generally take the spotlight away from the good ones, and can possibly ruin it for everyone. <br />Keep your head up. Remember they were probably bullies or were bullied when they were younger and they haven't learned to grow up yet. Sorry, I didn't mean to rant, it just struck a nerve in me. :)Kathryn Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499609793874290520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454858563624138264.post-50608478999619087682012-05-08T11:00:57.677-05:002012-05-08T11:00:57.677-05:00I think your concerns are valid and I agree. BUT I...I think your concerns are valid and I agree. BUT I think your concerns are the reason you should stay online. There needs to be more positive influences in the blog world and in the military spouse world. <br /><br />Regardless of your decision, I like reading your blog because you seem genuine and I'm always thrilled to find fellow mil-spouses to relate to.Joslinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119148522695604456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454858563624138264.post-69613038454597573262012-05-08T09:10:48.463-05:002012-05-08T09:10:48.463-05:00I will say, "No, don't go!" But I fe...I will say, "No, don't go!" But I feel you on the overexposure by way of too many fingers in the darn kitchen pot. I was recently added to that/this/the Facebook group for milbloggers - ya think...oh okay, cool, meet people (and I did - someone from my area). But then conversations get boring, and I quit reading, and wonder why I'm there.<br /><br />I think what I'm trying to say is that I love and read your blog because I like it (and the hair color doesn't hurt). ;) While I'm hanging on the posting wagon with a few pieces of tape just because I'm busy, I know I don't want to write anything that's not hilarious or true or meant to soapbox (or...or...or - I could go on).<br /><br />I'll give you Twitter (mainly because mine has thick cobwebs - maybe I should kill that this weekend...)Mrs. Wookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208917589519218563noreply@blogger.com