There is nothing brave about telling a forum full of complete and anonymous strangers a story like this anonymously. The more salient question, is why the OP needs to "anonymously" if he is as secure in his choice as he emphasizes.
One rarely has a conversation like this in front of his mother.......
This is hardly anonymous. As I said, and dichotomy affirmed, many of you here know me better than the people I work with every day. I've met many of you, I've never his my name or who I am. I'm not trying to appear brave, but I think to say I'm making some anonymous confession couldn't be farther from the truth.
And additionally, it IS a conversation I've had with my mother. My parents both know her well, and stood beside her putting my shoulder boards on at my commissioning.
There lock this thread.
Well, if you're implying I should be put to death, step right up and take your shot.
That being said, you believe this thread should be locked just because it doesn't agree with your beliefs? So, my freedom of speech shouldn't be upheld, but your freedom of religion should?