the adverse consequences of stating the truth but I won't be losing any sleep over it
The adverse consequences are a result of her
not telling the truth, Nick.
She lied and lied and lied.
It wasn't only the bogus "solo" trip through Africa.
It wasn't only the bogus "solo" trip to Oz.
It wasn't only the bogus "solo" trip across the US.
It wasn't only the bogus claim to have flown that Stearman (either of them, though that's another matter) around the world.
It was about accepting the plaudits and medals which were showered upon her by gullible people while she knew that it was all bullsheet.
It was about her lying and denying her own bullsheet.
It was about deceitfulness. It was about a spectacular failing of personal integrity.