Lack of Due Process in Military Demotion?
This recent article on CNN about Billy, the goat who was demoted should bring a chuckle. According to the article:
"The military mascot, a 6-year-old male goat called Billy, was downgraded from the rank of lance corporal to fusilier -- the same status as a private -- after army chiefs ruled his poor display had ruined the ceremony June 16 at a British army base in Episkopi, western Cyprus."
He allegedly "darted from side to side, throwing soldiers off their stride and he was trying to headbutt the waist and nether regions of the drummers."
"The goat, which has been the regiment's mascot since 2001, was supposed to be leading the march, but would not stay in line...He was reported for subordination and after consideration, the commanding officer decided he had no option but to demote Billy."
So I want to know where Billy's union representatives were? What about the hearing? Was he able to submit a rebuttal in response for inclusion in his personnel file? Oh well. I guess he is a goat "at will" - he's lucky he didn't get fired.
