[RichInOC]

Okay, I glanced at the article, and I didn't see exactly what the remark was. Was it something Freudian about the guns?

[Mulch]

It doesn't matter what he said. Don't you know any thing about sexual harassment. All that matters is that the woman "feels" offended.

[MissouriConservative]

Here is what he said that was "soooooo" harmful to the delicate flower.....

"The incident occurred last August during an oceanographic cruise in the Chesapeake Bay. Lt. Black served as safety officer on what is called a yard patrol craft.

The charging document states that Lt. Black made "a crude remark" in the presence of a female midshipman, Samantha Foxton, about how a battleship sexually arouses him. He suggested how it might arouse her. The remarks created "an intimidating, hostile and offensive working environment.""

"This arises because of criticism of the Naval Academy," Mr. Gittins said. "In a knee-jerk, politically correct reaction, the academy decided to make an example of Lt. Black when in fact it had been completely resolved informally long before. He acknowledged he used rough language and he apologized and believed the matter was closed."

A female lieutenant commander onboard did not think the apology was "sincere enough" and conducted her own investigation. She interviewed all the female midshipmen on the ship and filed a report with the superintendent's office, Mr. Gittins said.

Marine Corps Maj. C.J. Thielemann, who conducted the preliminary investigation, stated in his report that "Lt. Black's actions do not warrant criminal processing." He recommended counseling and a non-punitive letter of caution.