I had the privilege to attend the United States Military Academy from 1977-1981. I am well aware that no human institution is perfect and, certainly, West Point has had its share of scandals and failures. However, what I continue to admire most about this institution that was founded in 1802, is its ideals and aspirations in developing leaders of character who when faced with difficult and perilous decisions, will not shrink before those challenges and choose the right but of