Oh yeah, of course, everything is Pres. Bush’s fault on FR anymore! Especially according to some people! Got a sore hangnail? Never fear, it’s Bush’s fault! Grrr....
Well, whatever else might or might not be Bush's fault, this actually is. The chain of command and processes for Military Justice are long established, and there is no room for a civilian star-chamber system to second guess the normal process of military justice that is the responsibility of the senior military officer charged with its conduct.
I am sorry, but this is completely and utterly reprehensible. There is no excuse for it from a C in C who had previous service as a military officer. This is a complete and utter violation of the trust that a serviceman and his/her commander repose in each other.