I'm giving dad the benefit of the doubt because a lot of details aren't stated: when did dad learn son was in Russia? Did he know son was in the Russian army? When did dad file his last SF86? If dad had his SF86 fully up to date and his chain of command was cool with it, then I guess dad did nothing wrong?
I agree with you that, just a few years ago, dad would receive zero benefit of doubt. But now we've got political appointees from both parties violating norms without punishment. We've also got a 4-star admiral court martialed for bribery.
The days when America could trust that our military and political leaders had more spine than a bowl of oatmeal are sadly behind us. We have met the enemy, and it is us, top to bottom.
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