Posted on 12/19/2008 2:35:54 PM PST by bigheadfred
We're now entering the final phase of an outgoing administration. And during this phase, George W. Bush, mere mortal but still president, has the practically supernatural ability to grant pardons. This endows him with the power of life over death, of clemency over conviction. For one month more, President Bush will be able to right wrongs, show mercy and restore faith. For one month more, he will have the opportunity to pardon Sgt. Evan Vela, now serving 10 years in a military prison for what a court martial called "murder" but what I, along with many, many Americans, call war.
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He also needs to pardon those border patrol agents that shot that drug runner in the butt, and who are now serving time for doing their job.
He should have put a stop to that before it ever went that far.
As far as we are concerned, Evan was doing the very same thing, his job.
Good article by Diana West. Has President Bush received the pardon requests from the Senator and Representative yet?
I am unsure if they sent letters directly to the President, as well as letters to my bro.
Freepmail.
“He also needs to pardon those border patrol agents...”
Bush already said he won’t pardon them. They will remaim locked up. What a shame.
That makes me so mad at Bush. I really thought he was a CHRISTIAN MAN, but apparently not, he has proved that several times. I really had high hopes for Bush but come to find out he’s just another politician just like the rest of those crooks up there. And true, how sad is this. Our country is headed for severe problems.
Poor guy. Jailed for following order to kill a jerk who was about to alert the enemy. The Iraqi government wanted a pound of flesh huh? Screw them.
This type of thing would normally only piss me right the F*** off, except in this case this kid is my nephew. So now you know how I really feel.
“Screw them” puts it mildly.
I am very sorry the US Military decided to screw over your nephew. It’s really appalling and shameful. Bush better do something right here.
All to placate our enemies.
/mark
The higher command sent these kids out to accomplish a specific mission. They did that. To hand them over for doing exactly what they were supposed to is so sickening I can’t begin to tell you.
The higher command were the ones throwing the rocks. These kids were merely the rocks. For the higher ups to hide their hands and say it “Who me? is so chickensh*t.
I symbolically pi$$ on them all. And if I ever get the chance, not so symbolically.
Now is not fast enough.
No their doing time about lying about their job.
You might be interested in this thread.
Might I just say, you are a generous soul.
Thanks
You mean Josh Groban? Or really Brolin?? lol
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