It's hard to believe that theft of Air Force's mascot, which led to injuries of the gyrfalcon's wings to the extent there was concern she might need to be euthanized, wouldn't "trigger discipline."
❝ Aurora, a 22-year-old rare gyrfalcon, was injured over the weekend when she and another falcon were stolen, wrapped in sweaters and shoved in dog crates while on the road in West Point, N.Y., for the Air Force/Army football game. Aurora is the lead mascot for the academy’s football, basketball and hockey teams. ❞
Which seems a pretty direct violation of the Army Cadet Honor Code: ""A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do." Indeed, failure to discipline the two yahoos who did this would seem to "tolerate" such an action.
West Point prank that injured beloved Air Force Academy falcon may trigger discipline
Aurora, the Air Force Academy’s 22-year-old falcon mascot, is recovering at home after she was injured in a prank at West Point.
I believe their 'prank' should force them to work with those who rehabilitate animals for a living. Also, this should force the military academies to prohibit any activity that could injure an animal mascot, as the prank may be on the people, but the animals are those who suffer. Despicable.
+Mary Oswell I think that's a great solution (both of them). Coupled with many, many hours of more formal disciplinary measures.
Now I'm thinking of the scene about the prank with the horse in "Animal House."
Note: equating West Point with Faber College does NOT reflect well on the US Army.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtSPFXj_eZM
+John E. Bredehoft Stealing the opposition's mascot is, at least per TV and movies, a long and hallowed tradition.
It's also a stupid one, especially when dealing with potentially fragile animals. Maybe we should retire it as a cultural meme, along with panty raids and minstrel shows.
+Dave Hill Oh yeah, and drunken frat parties.
+John E. Bredehoft That's crazy talk. 😛