Soldier Who Killed Afghan Civilian Says He Felt Threat To His Men

Stars And Stripes ^ | June 23, 2012 | SeekTheTruth

[seekthetruth]

You are welcome, friend.

I am going to continue to ping Freepers on my ping lists in hopes they will help spread the link to this thread with their email lists.

I hope folks will help us bring attention to the cases against our heroes and the terrible dangers our troops face in this war on terror. Not only do they face constant danger in a war zone where civilians are often the next bomber, they face criminal charges if they happen to kill a person they felt they needed to defend themselves from!

If folks can help SFC Tayler with a donation that would be great, but those who can't could help by spreading the word and making calls to their representatives in Congress.

[Free in Texas]

Thank you for the ping.

[publius911]

I wouldn't serve under those rules of engagement.
the leadership hasn'r figured out that civilians and killers can't be distinguished from each other.There are only three solutions to the conundrum. Die, while the brass frets on the solution.
Get the hell out.
Or shoot all potential threats on sight. Face coverings and balaklavas are a dead giveaway (pun intended.)

[seekthetruth]

You are certainly welcome!

Please share the link to this thread with folks on your email lists.

So many of our fellow Americans are not aware of the terrible problems our troops face. They do not know about the Military Rules of Engagement and Obama’s Catch and Release Policy. I am sure they would be outraged as we are if they knew this Administration releases terrorists while our own soldiers face charges for actions on the battle field.

http://www.defendmichael.com

[Marine_Uncle]

Those few people I come into contact with via. email and otherwise are pretty much aware of how the military is being hogged tied by this current administration. In more ways then one.

[Godwin1]

This is awful! I hadn’t heard of this story before today. Nor that of the lieutenant who got 15 years in Leavenworth. Don’t let your children join the modern military. There are apparently NO leaders in the senior ranks, only careerist political officers who pander to PC.

[seekthetruth]

Thinking of Our Troops on the 4th of July
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[Marine_Uncle]

I no longer have any family members serving in the military. But thank you for the heads up.

[seekthetruth]

Sorry for the late notice about this program, but hope many can tune in or catch the program later as it is archived.

From Sgt Tim. Tune in folks!

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James Culp, Esq., joins us to discuss the Army's prosecution of his client, Sergeant First Class Walter Taylor. On July 21, 2011, on his 4th combat tour, SFC Taylor’s combat engineer platoon was ambushed in Afghanistan. For making a split-second combat decision, Taylor stands accused of negligent homicide and dereliction of duty. This malicious prosecution of a severely wounded warrior is more appeasement of the Karzai government as President Obama looks for an exit from the “right war” in Afghanistan.

Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, the founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, will join us at the bottom of the hour to discuss his new book ‘A Battle for the Soul of Islam’. Dr. Jasser testified last week before the House’s Homeland Security Committee on the progress he sees towards confronting radical Islam here in America. We’ll discuss that, as well the Muslim Brotherhood's rise in northern Africa and the Middle East.

Listen live at 10 to 11 a.m. Eastern, Wednesday, June 27, or catch the replay right here on Freedom Radio.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/freedom/2012/06/27/dr-zuhdi-jasser-james-culp-esq-for-sfc-walter-taylor

Please also take a look at the supporting links.

Tim Sumner

[seekthetruth]

God Bless Bob McCarty! This has to do with “green on blue” attacks on our Warriors!!!
Please forward this article to all your lists! So much for transparency and compliance with the law!
From Bob:
The Freedom of Information Act requires
http://www.nfoic.org/freedom-of-information-act
that federal government agencies make determinations about requests — like the one I submitted to the U.S. Army April 10 — within 20 days of their receipt unless extenuating circumstances arise. Then, and only then — per the Open Government Act of 2007
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-110publ175/html/PLAW-110publ175.htm
— that time limit can be extended by up to 10 days.

Yesterday, I learned from an Army official that I should not expect a determination on my FOIA request before July 13 — or 94 days after it was submitted.

What does the Army NOT want me to know? Find out in my post, Freedom of Information Request Languishing in ‘Army FOIA Hell’.
http://theclappermemo.com/?p=380

Sincerely,

Bob McCarty
Founder: BobMcCarty.com
Author: “Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier's Fight For Military Justice”
http://threedaysinaugust.com/
and, coming this fall, “The CLAPPER MEMO.”
http://theclappermemo.com/

[seekthetruth]

God Bless Capt Larry Bailey, a personal Hero and a very dear friend of mine. Larry literally put his boots on the Canon Bldg corner many times with The Band of Mothers in support of our Troops! He is dedicated to our Troops and this great country. Please support SOS!
“Special Operations Speaks,” to combat “a government that has gone rogue.”

http://www.specialoperationsspeaks.com/index.php/en/
http://bobmccarty.com/2012/06/06/special-operations-vets-jump-into-presidential-politics/
I feel like the Calvary has finally rode into town! Please forward to all your lists and donate to this effort if you can!
Thank You!
Beverly Perlson
The Band of Mothers
http://www.thebandofmothers.com
http://www.defendmichael.com
http://www.savethissoldier.com

[seekthetruth]

God Bless our military and keep them safe!

http://m.military.com/daily-news/2012/06/28/a-battle-for-trust-after-afghan-troops-kill-gis.html?ESRC=eb.nl

[seekthetruth]

Please see Sgt Tim's email below. I can't thank him enough for the excellent work he does to support his Brothers! Please listen to his interview with SFC Walter Taylor's lawyer, James Culp. Please forward this email to all your lists and PLEASE donate to the funds set-up to cover the legal costs SFC Taylor has incurred defending himself. You know, I read about the lady who was bullied by kids on a bus, a fund was set up for her and over $600,000 was raised on her behalf! Very nice and I'm happy for her.
SFC Taylor hasn't raised anything close to that amount! Please help this Purple Heart Recipient! Without your help he may another Brave and Noble Soldier incarcerated at Leavenworth!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Support-of-SFC-Walter-Taylor/407113582661313
http://www.indiegogo.com/support-sfc-taylor

By the way, SFC Walter Taylor was on his 4th Deployment clearing routes for his Brothers when his valiant career came to a screeching halt! Please donate and send a message to SFC Taylor that his service and sacrifice are appreciated by YOU!
With A Mother's Heart, Thank you! And please forward!
Beverly Perlson
The Band of Mothers
http://www.thebandofmothers.com

http://www.savethissoldier.com

Court-martial of SFC Walter Taylor would be: ‘about intimidating future soldiers on the battleground’

http://freedomradiorocks.com/2012/06/29/court-martial-of-sfc-walter-taylor-would-be-about-intimidating-future-soldiers-on-the-battleground/

[seekthetruth]

EIGHTY-TWO DAYS after submitting a Freedom of Information Act request to the Army, I’m still waiting for officials at the Center for Army Lessons Learned at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to issue a determination as to whether or not I can obtain a copy of an unclassified U.S. Army handbook.

I became interested in the handbook, “Inside the Wire Threats — Afghanistan,” after it was mentioned by Gen. John Allen, commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, during his Senate Armed Services Committee testimony March 22. Shown in this video, his testimony focused on the “green-on-blue attacks” that have left dozens of Americans dead during the past five years, killed by their so-called “allies” in the Afghan National Security Force.

I suspect their stonewalling has something to do with the subject matter of my second nonfiction book, “The CLAPPER MEMO,” set for release this fall.

In the book, I connect the dots between a 2007 memo signed by James R. Clapper Jr.— the man now serving as our nation’s top intelligence official — and the green-on-blue attacks that have taken place in Afghanistan since he signed the memo.

For more details, read Day 82: Army Freedom of Information Act Request, the complete post in which I share more details about this troubling story.

Sincerely,

Bob McCarty
Founder: BobMcCarty.com
http://bobmccarty.com/2011/10/15/tune-in-thursday-morning-for-talk-about-an-army-special-forces-soldiers-fight-for-justice/
Author: “Three Days In August: A U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier's Fight For Military Justice” and, coming this fall, “The CLAPPER MEMO.”

[seekthetruth]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MtdIO23MKM

God Bless Gene Simmons for entertaining our Troops and letting them know they are appreciated!!! They are proud of their service and I am so very proud of them!!! As we move into the 4th of July, one of my absolute favorite holidays, I ask for your help. In an effort to help our Troops get their votes counted in this next election, please support Eric Eversole’s Heroes Vote Initiative
http://mvpproject.org/press-release/military-voter-protection-project-launches-heroes-vote-initiative/.

You can help Eric with this initiative by simply sending TODAY the address of any Service members currently serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. Just send the addresses to the email address below and please forward to your lists.
info@mvpproject.org

Next, we have another Purple Heart recipient who may be heading to Leavenworth. SFC Walter Taylor was on his 4th deployment clearing routes when he defended his Brothers in a battle and again, we have a Soldier whose heroic actions are under scrutiny. In case you have missed my emails on this, details are below. Sgt Tim has included all the links where you can donate to help SFC Taylor and his family with his legal bills.

PLEASE SEND A DONATION. $5, $10, $50, what ever you can send. THIS IS WHAT IS CALLED SUPPORTING THE TROOPS! As Sgt Tim said in an email, LET'S CUT TO THE CHASE and I say, show your support. This Soldier doesn't deserve this treatment, he deserves a medal. Please help him. Also, please forward this to all your lists. Sgt Taylor willingly risked his life to keep you and your family safe. Please show him and his family your appreciation and support!

Click on this link to see how you can donate. The information regarding SFC Taylor is below.
Your help shouldn't take more than a “Pittance of Time”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYlrrAWCTRg&feature=player_embedded

With A Mother's Heart, Thank you!
Beverly Perlson
The Band of Mothers
http://www.thebandofmothers.com
http://www.defendmichael.com
http://www.savethissoldier.com