[HarleyD]

Sorry, I cannot accept that this individual should be court martial for getting information which resulted in saving his troops. This is one rare exception where the end does justify the means. If it means making one Iraqie terrorist pee his pants to save the lifes for our troops then I'm all for it. I think this is a good case for a presidential pardon and a promotion.

[verity]

I think this is a good case for a presidential pardon

Only a thanksgiving turkey can be pardoned without first having been found guilty.

[basque69]

There is a problem inherent here. If a colonel-grade commander does this, what message is being sent to Private Snuffy in A Battery? These charges were brought by a fine division commander. Basically, the problem is that there is a very thin line between an army and an armed mob. By definition West set an ugly precedent for his command.

[SAMS]

What they are expecting us to accept is to be a hero, your weapon must jam in the middle of a firefight, and you give up and cry...if you fire your weapon at or near the enemy and saves lives, you must be jailed and/or kicked out of the military.

[GigaDittos]

Don't look at me, I'm with you.