Moving Forward

Thank you! Moving Forward!

Thank you for writing this! Complete and insightful.

I wholeheartedly support the inclusion of every person, regardless of differences. I sincerely hope that those who are ignorant will learn tolerance and understanding. My life is so much richer because I appreciate diversity. I will continue to do what I can to help all people get along.

Class of ‘16

Moving Forward!

Thank you Janie and the members of the Class of '80 for your Honor, Courage, and Commitment, taking a leadership role in a long overdue demand for action. I stand with you.

I proudly stand with my sisters and look forward to embracing my brothers along this journey of truly achieving Mission Readiness with inclusivity and the elimination of institutionalized bigotry and sexism.

Class of 1988

Class of 1989

Class of 1980 "Privileged" White Male: Apparently not all are welcome as I typed a comment saying that while I agreed with the sentiments of the petition and am actually an advocate for affirmative action, I was not yet ready to sign it without additional thought -- something that is apparently no longer in fashion in 2020 as well-meaning, best-intentioned people jump onto rainbow rather than red, white & blue colored bandwagons. So in order to post my opinion, I've been REQUIRED to assent. That is really something to think about. I remain unconvinced that the United States and the Naval Academy are systemically racist and misogynist. I wanted to be an astronaut but was not selected - and yet there seem to have been quite a few women and "minorities" up in the space station instead of me. I also seem to recall that after 165 years one of the remaining 55 first ever women at USNA was considered superior to all of the remaining 950 men for the position of brigade commander. This is statistically improbable but let's not dwell on it. More important is the question as to whether or not I should also claim that micro-aggressions and PTSD from non-selection prevented me from accomplishing "what I deserved." To this, I say, and rather importantly: no. I applaud the courage and desire of the people on this string to DO some thing for America right now. She seriously needs our help. I am reminded of the sign over the gym entrance "If not you, who? If not now, when?" But if all you recipients of one of the best undergraduate educations available on earth and subsequent opportunity that came with the degree really want to DO something important, how about reminding and mentoring our youth - in public; on radio; on TV; online - that this country in reality remains the greatest source of individual opportunity in the world and that lack of perseverance, talent, or good life choices do not immediately equate with systemic racism

Thank you for combining so much of recent discussions into one actionable plan! Thank you for continuing to break down barriers Class of '80! Deep-seated beliefs are hard to change--we need to focus on our incoming leaders for tomorrow.

USNA ‘81

GO NAVY - USNA'91

I am about 92% behind this petition. I 100% agree we can do better. We need to take the steps to make that happen. Kim Walz ‘92

Morgen (Paul) ten Hoopen '94

USNA 98

USNA ‘05

Thank you.

With a deep appreciation for the spirit and intent of this petition.

class of 88