I'm not disappointed in anonymity in general, only this specific case. I have many friends who are anons who I think the world of, and almost always exposing their identity wouldn't serve any particular purpose. The identity of these individuals is highly relevant to the point they're making. If it wasn't, then why even say they're harvard undergrads? I'm also making the point that the action assumes risk, and invites retaliation for that particular action, which is strategically useful for all dissidents.

I'm not confused, and I'm not demanding anyone's destruction. I have enough faith in these students to believe that they would benefit from attaching their names to this, hence my disappointment. As to how I've gotten through the military, I suppose that is a good question. Maybe luck has played an outsized role, or maybe its my charming personality.

I'm not in command nor will I ever command so false accusations aren't an issue for me and probably won't be. If it happens, I'll deal with it. This is of course a problem, but it typically results from people in command positions attempting to hold SMs accountable who are part of protected groups.

Many of the impacts to my career are difficult to describe in a comment here, one likely impact is that I wasn't selected by any of the boards I competed in while my vaccination status was reflected on my ORB, which was never an issue before or since. Could be a coincidence, I guess we'll never know since board deliberations can't be FOIA'd. Many of my peers had it way worse, I had a few close calls that were averted somewhat miraculously. I honestly didn't expect to fare as well as I did, nobody did, was told my career was over and that I would get a GOMOR etc...

In any case, it isn't the same situation. A better comparison example is what Barnes went through. I did assume substantial risk speaking out though, and will continue to do so. If I were to shut up and keep my head down for the next few years I would be virtually guaranteed a multimillion dollar retirement, and I will get nothing otherwise. My friend Brad Miller did give up that retirement in protest and he's been able to parlay that into increased attention on the issues DOD is facing. I've seen leftists unable to believe he did it. They literally can't process it. These students putting their names on this would have profound impact. It would send shockwaves through academia and shame everyone sitting on the sidelines in silence, most especially if they're able to continue on and graduate/effectively deal with any retaliation.