Well, the military must be disciplined and a' that an' a' that. But then . . . well, I imagine all of us vets enjoyed seeing him do a little needed attitude adjusting.

But the guard didn't leave his post; he simply cleansed it of some trash lying about. I might feel differently if I hadn't read the whole story--that idiot making a fool of himself was 23 years-old!

He should have had a sound thrashing, and I doubt he'll do it again. Probably wet his pants and whined about that big mean bully with the big gun attacking him.

On the other hand, I'm sure the guard was disciplined--and privateyly congratulated by all the other guards and officers who have wanted to do that. I can just hear his First Sergeant.

"Private, you have failed in your duty and embarrassed the squad, the company, your commanding officer, and the queen. I have no choice but to order you to three days no-duty during which time the entire batallion will cover your bar tab and the queen herself will entertain you at dinner in the castle. Dismissed!"