Setting the Record Straight on Roy Moore's "Military Service"/McBride Elementary Update

Yesterday, we commented that Roy Moore served five years in the military. A critical reader then replied thus:

"We really have to ask why tell a falsehood about something that can be checked so easily?" - This is interesting since, according to Wikipedia, Moore was in the military from 1965-1974. According to this blog, that is 5 years. Who is it that has trouble with math?

Really? What does Wikipedia say?

So why is our reader adding the years 1965 to 1969? Perhaps this was because Roy Moore was at West Point. Ah, yes, the four years that the American taxpayers totally supported him. He was doing nothing for this country except preparing himself for a productive life at our expense that did include five years in the military. What does our government say about a West Point education?

What Does It Cost to Go to West Point?

 

Nothing.  Your only expenditure will be the effort you’ll put forth to set yourself up for a lifetime of success. Other than a nominal initial deposit to cover incidentals like the a notebook computer, this four-year college experience is a fully funded scholarship.  This includes tuition, room and board, medical and dental care, and more. You’ll also get an annual salary of more than $10,000 a year as a cadet at West Point, with which you’ll buy things like  your uniforms, books and supplies.

Since this is a current description, we'll assume Roy didn't receive $10,000.00, but a lesser amount each year. He was still PAID to attend West Point. How about that, folks? Any of you paid to attend college?

And what did the U.S. get in return? The minimum five years of service required in exchange for the scholarship. Either Roy/Ray hated the military that much or he couldn't wait to get home to start making those bigger bucks. 

No, Roy has always been all about Roy and always will be.

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The fourth grade teacher from McBride Elementary that was on a 15 day suspension? According to knowledgeable sources, he remains on suspension. The board of education had hoped he would resign; instead the man has hired an attorney.

Any other problems at McBride? We understand there's one other major personnel problem, but so far the board has refused to deal with it. Can we say more? No. We haven't been able to verify the situation. If and when we do, we'll certainly let our readers know.