Marine faces court-martial in deaths [Freeper quoted]

Dayton Daily News ^ | December 31, 2007 | Anthony Gottschlich

[freema]

I'm all for it. Whatever works! It's just a shame folks from outside these districts feel compelled to contact these congressmembers to ask them to be of some assistance to a constituent. Disgraceful. I've got that cynicism halfway back in the box : )

[freema]

Thank you ♥

[Girlene]

It's just a shame folks from outside these districts feel compelled to contact these congressmembers to ask them to be of some assistance to a constituent.

Well, freema, I don't know that constituents from their districts haven't contacted them for assistance. But short of moving to those districts, I'll have to write from outside. :-)

I've got that cynicism halfway back in the box : )

LOL. I do understand the cynicism, but I'm glad your glass is half full now! Thanks for the great light shining pic.

[RedRover]

Good piece today by Bruce Kessler at Democracy Project: The Haditha Juries & Truth...

The four of eight Marines charged for crimes at Haditha who will face court martials in 2008 should and will be either exonerated or only found guilty of relatively minor procedural offenses.

The preliminary Article 32 hearings into the facts and circumstances, and the consequent recommendations by the hearing officer, eliminated the most serious charges as inadequately substantiated. What remained was largely reduced by the general who is the convening authority.

What the Marines face is allegations of not being perfect, in the face of battle.

More at the link.

[Girlene]

Common sense analysis, if you ask me. I think this paragraph says a lot:

"At core: Lt. Col. Chessani stands accused of not being in two places at once, when other locations than Haditha were hotter at the moment. SSgt Wuterich stands accused of not excessively risking the lives of the men entrusted to him. LCpl Tatum remains charged with, pardon my sarcasm, recklessly being a fighting Marine. And, Lt Grayson stands accused of working within the rules."

[lilycicero]

You have helped raise much-needed money for their defense

I hope a new idea rises to meet more defense fund needs.

[RedRover]

Agreed. Bruce Kessler is a powerfully smart cookie. His analysis has been spot-on from Day One.

[smoothsailing]

"Anti-war Congressman John Murtha, who holds major influence over military appropriations, in an unprecedented action publicly accused Marine officers of a 'cover-up' and enlisted men of killing 'in cold blood' even before the investigation of the incident was completed," the (Thomas More) law center said.

[smoothsailing]

[RedRover]

How about a new line of Marine Beany Babies?

[RedRover]

Great article, smooth! (And, hey, did you see all the nice things I said about you?)

[freema]

From smooth's link at Post #48.

"Every American should be outraged at the way this dedicated Marine and his family are being treated by the nation he so loyally defended." -Richard Thompson, President and chief counsel for the Thomas More Law Center

Indeed.

[lilycicero]

They would be Frank & Beanys.

[jazusamo]

Bump!

Smooth deserves all those nice things you said about him. :-)

[RedRover]

With a side of Tatum tots.

[smoothsailing]

Great article, smooth! (And, hey, did you see all the nice things I said about you?)

Yes, Red, I saw that.

But what folks need to know, is this. I passed a baton to a stronger and steadier hand. You have taken it and run with it.

Your diligence, your commitment, your humor, enthusiasm, and total dedication to truth are the result of the efforts of many, but you lead the way.

Stay strong, brother, we ain't out of the woods yet.

[RedRover]

Half way home, brothers! But the second half is bound to be one rough ride.

[jazusamo]

Well said!! The both of you.

[lilycicero]

I have a borrowed idea for you to ck out. It’s somewhere in my Mary Poppins bag so it might take a sec.

[RedRover]

I’m nodding out at the ‘puter so I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to see what you have in your bag of tricks.