Petraeus, Allen and their emails

The Two Generals

What is so utterly unbelievable about the Generals Petraeus and Allen is their apparent naivety. 
Here they are experts at secure communications.  Here they are intelligent and capable officers.  What could ever overcome them to believe that any communications on the open net is secure and undiscoverable?  These firms, such as gmail, yahoo, hotmail and more, actually do a lot of data mining.  Anything appearing interesting is flagged. Even I know this.  This is why it is good advise never post anything of any sensitive or derogatory nature through these messengers. 

At this point, I feel certain that what ever company was the email provider has the complete transcript of the communications.  So much for security.

It is simply inconceivable these guys have been doing this.  While Petraeus and Allen are great patriots, warriors, and consummate generals, actually how dumb can they get?

I do feel bad for them and the country (mine) that may lose their services - they are phenomenal public servants.  However, we the people are the bigger losers in this game of mayhem and indiscretion.