- Location
- Houston, Tx
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/18/sen-boxer-chides-brigadier-general-calling-maam/
I sent "Senator" Boxer this email in response. If you're from California, I invite you to do the same.
Dear Ma'am,
I'd like to express my disappointement with your need to scold a member of our military for calling you "ma'am" during a recent hearing. The last time I checked, that term is one of respect used towards a senior officer. Considering your contempt for our military and your lack of service, I understand why you would lack knowledge of this show of respect.
In the future, I would thank members of our military for showing you such a sign of respect. I can think of a few other choice names I would love to call you in your presence, but if you find ma'am insulting I may just stick to that.
As far as your "hard work" to get that title, please remember that the citizens of California can take that away from you at any time. It belongs to us, not you.
edit: sorry for typo in the title.
I sent "Senator" Boxer this email in response. If you're from California, I invite you to do the same.
Dear Ma'am,
I'd like to express my disappointement with your need to scold a member of our military for calling you "ma'am" during a recent hearing. The last time I checked, that term is one of respect used towards a senior officer. Considering your contempt for our military and your lack of service, I understand why you would lack knowledge of this show of respect.
In the future, I would thank members of our military for showing you such a sign of respect. I can think of a few other choice names I would love to call you in your presence, but if you find ma'am insulting I may just stick to that.
As far as your "hard work" to get that title, please remember that the citizens of California can take that away from you at any time. It belongs to us, not you.
edit: sorry for typo in the title.
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