Originally Posted by
Nightvisionary
Benedict Arnold also fought for our country. Does he also get a pass?
Yes. Because the Americans treated him like shit, time and time again, despite him leading them to victory against the British on several occasions.
After his mother died, he single handedly supported his sister, and alchoholic father. At 15, he fought off the French invasion.
Then during the American Revolution he planned, and led the famous Siege of Fort Ticonderoga. Then his wife died. Then planned and led, the invasion of Quebec. Where he held his position for weeks after being shot, and stranded.
Then the American Army repeatedly gave promotions that he deserved to younger, and less experienced men, and took credit for his wartime achievements. He was then investigated by Congress due to baseless accusations of corruption. While they were creating an alliance with France. The people he fought when he was much younger.
Under those conditions, you can't really blame him for defecting.
We miss you, AC.
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