Hunter1 wrote:
I agree 100% with Rich, this topic is a waste. It is unfortunate that this situation occured, and regardless of whom was at fault Patty is human. humans make mistakes, from the little guy on the street to the president of the United States. It mystifies me how quick some on here were quick to assemble the gallows from day one.
This topic has nothing to do with the passion of warbird aviation except on the dirt the incident occured on.
Additionally, I will make the assumption that none of you who have been so quick to convict her have ever had the chance to discuss directly with Patty not only what happened but how and what she has learned from this incident in the aftermath.
Patty is a pefectionist and a woman with integrity, it shows in her flying, in the way she deals with others and the overall way she lives her life.
There have been Thunderbirds, fighter aces, astronauts, senators, and people of all walks of life with the highest of morals that have been involved in unfortunate incidents involving alcohol throughout history. I judge them more on how they conduct themselves after the incident and what they can give back to society in the aftermath.
No one was hurt in the situation and guilty or not guilty Patty will have to live to a higher standard because of it.
Just my two cents worth ......
That is actually a very healthy post. I would rather hear someone say, I did this, and you know what? It was wrong and boy did I learn. Rather than I didn't do it, and you can't prove it. It that is the case, then good for her. Many people can learn from an atitude as good as her's. I really like patty, and have alot of respect for her, I am sure that many here do, and this is why we all have feelings on this.
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