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Moment of vulnerability here, wondering if anyone has had a similar experience before.

I completely LOST it on another person's kid today when I thought they had intentionally hurt my daughter, but I was wrong and now I feel horrible.

Context: on a road trip with another family. The other child has behavioral issues and has been known to get physical in the past with others at school and daycare. Over the course of the trip he's been pretty poorly behaved and aggressive but not downright violent... but I had it in the back of my mind that it could happen.

My daughter was playing with him in the other room, then suddenly runs out screaming, bleeding from the mouth and saying that he had hit her. I've never experienced anyone intentionally hurt my little girl and I instantly flew into protective dad mode before properly assessing the situation. In my mind he had punched her in the mouth.

I stormed into the room and flew into a rage, screaming at the absolute top of my lungs, pointing my finger in the kid's face saying to NEVER touch her EVER again. His mom was right behind me. He was likely terrified and I was honestly way beyond any level of anger I've ever felt.

In the next minute or two my daughter then clarified that it was an accident and they had been playing rough but had unintentionally slammed into each other.

The boy cried, his mom was in shock, and she also had tears in her eyes. I feel absolutely awful about the whole situation, I should have had more self control, and I'm a little in shock how quickly I became an absolute monster to a young kid.

I apologized in the moment to both of them and sent a message after saying I should have handled the situation better.

Just really upset about the whole thing, unsure how to proceed now. Any girl dads out there ever have this happen to them?

Lesson learned....Look before you leap. As a dad of two daughters, completely understand..... We cannot change the past, focus on the present and the future. You did the right thing by apologizing.

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Tim Walz's military service and subsequent political career present a complex tapestry of dedication and controversy. While his 24-year tenure in the National Guard demonstrates a significant commitment to service, the circumstances surrounding his departure have sparked debate and criticism[1][3][4].

Walz's decision to retire from the National Guard in 2005, just before his unit's deployment to Iraq, has been met with mixed reactions[3]. Some view this choice as a pragmatic move to pursue public service through a different avenue, while others, including fellow veterans, have characterized it as abandoning his comrades in a time of need[3][5].

The question of whether this decision was shrewd or cowardly is not easily answered. On one hand, Walz's long-standing service and his subsequent dedication to public office as Governor of Minnesota suggest a genuine commitment to serving his country and constituents[2]. On the other hand, the timing of his departure has led to accusations of avoiding combat duty and letting down his fellow soldiers[3][5].

What do you think?

It's worth noting that military service, especially during wartime, demands extraordinary courage and sacrifice. The willingness to face danger in defense of one's country is a hallmark of military valor. However, the complexities of individual circumstances and the various ways one can serve their nation must also be considered[2][3].

Walz's political career, while leaning left, appears to be guided by his principles and experiences, including those from his military service[2]. Yet, the discrepancies in his military biography, such as the dispute over his final rank, have added fuel to the controversy surrounding his service record[4].

In times of peace and war, the expectations placed on service members are indeed different. The true test of commitment often comes when faced with the prospect of combat. While Walz's overall service record is substantial, the manner of his departure from the National Guard continues to be a point of contention and reflection on the nature of duty, service, and personal choices in the face of war[1][3][5].

Citations:

[1] https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/tim-walz-falsely-accused-stolen-valor-jd-vance-1235075718/

[2] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-vance-start-tearing-walz-going-military-record-rcna165564

[3] https://nbcmontana.com/news/nation-world/jd-vance-rips-tim-walz-for-leaving-military-before-iraq-deployment-shameful-republican-vice-presidential-nominee-sen-jd-vance-r-ohio-minnesota-gov-tim-walz-army-national-guard

[4] https://www.newsweek.com/national-guard-disputes-tim-walzs-military-biography-1936038

[5] https://nypost.com/2024/08/06/us-news/tim-walz-embellished-military-career-for-years-dropped-from-national-guard-unit-ahead-of-iraq-deployment

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Another Crowdstrike issue or just general tech failure from Contour Airlines.... Still not signate, nothing on monitors for my #Countour flight. Just keep me guessing. #travel #airlines #ORD. No one wearing Contour Uniform.

So what gate am I flying out from??? The Uber driver never heard of Countour Airlines, Uber does not list it as a choice, I had to ask AI what terminal it flew out of and enter in another airlines terminal 3 as the destination, when arriving at the airport, and I told him I was flying with Contour, he kept insisting it was Spirit because I entered Spirit as a proxy. Finally we found the small Countour sign and off to check in.. No issues, no line 2 hours early, but I didn't notice no gate on boarding pass.... UGH. Tried to log on to contour on phone and computer was unable and upon entering in Confirmation number and name, still was unable to determine gate. Nothing on the terminal monitors. Expedia listedG15, still not convinced, I kept trying to confirm with airlines. G15 had a Cape Air Sign. None of the gates had Countour Sign. Finally an announcement... G14! Why does it have to be so complicated? If Expedia thought they knew, why would Countour not know...

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Air travel has become so frustrating. Arrived at the airport early and wanted to go to the lounge. In Terminal 3 O'Hare in Chicago (a huge airport) no Priority Pass at this terminal or Centurion Lounges at all... Sure there are American Lounges, but I am not a member of these and not even flying on American. So there is a shuttle to Terminal 5 to get to the Priority Pass/Swiss Air lounge, but the shuttle doesn't start until 1130 from G17 area and I need a Passport and an international ticket to even get on the bus even after I have been screened by TSA. Maybe I could have gone out of security, taken another bus and tried to get through TSA at terminal 5 but without a Bording pass for a flight in Terminal 5 according to the American Employee, I would not be able to take the bus or get through TSA. So the only solution would be to buy a refundable ticket on a flight that left from Terminal 5, but without my passport, probably still would have been stuck and denied entry to terminal or bus. So the "Real ID" that I jumped through hoops to get is not so real. So sit and wait with limited access to outlets and 50 year old airport style chairs and no "free" food or beverages...n #ord #contour #airtravel #redtape #rules #TSA #hassle

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