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In reply to the discussion: Marine accused of killing 24 Iraqis in Haditha makes plea deal [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)88. 'Funny' = 'Strange by comparison to your position that seemingly states
all soldiers will simply kill when ordered to do so.
And no, some of us get our 'exepriences of engagement' from soldiers who have been there. Are you no aware that many of them have refused to follow illegal orders as is required of them? So from my experience speaking to soldiers who have done so, and the comparatively small number who engage in these crimes, it would seem that a majority of soldiers and their commanding officers are capable of refraining from engaging in crimes such as those committed at Haditha.
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Yes, why is he getting off so easily?...The creeps who murdered the 14 yr old and her family didn't.
whathehell
Jan 2012
#3
well I am sure their relatives are screaming about this but it wont be heard here IMO
lunasun
Jan 2012
#101
Even if that were true, then they should have detained them, not murdered them (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2012
#20
That doesn't mean it's okay to drag them out and execute them with a shot to the head.
chrisa
Jan 2012
#46
Seven acquitted or had charges dropped, and the one remaining gets three months.
polly7
Jan 2012
#14
I do not think you have been following this case. Three houses were 'cleared'. No weapons or
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#92
Maybe you should looked further for the evidence than the one-sided Court Martial
sabrina 1
Feb 2012
#129
"Maybe you should (have) looked further for the" correct rule-book.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Feb 2012
#136
Actually, the repudiators of reality did as well as could be expected.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Feb 2012
#138
Marine says he saw squad leader shoot five Iraqi men without provocation
muriel_volestrangler
Jan 2012
#21
Why, I cannot believe that I overlooked your Solomon-like words of legal wisdom, until now.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#61
I think if you review and consider, you will note that I am fully aware that "all"
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#89
If I were a soldier, could I kill a human being? I don't know, it would probably depend, no one
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#97
If you continue the analysis, it may well lead you to the diagnosis of your malady.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#41
"My heart goes out to the brave men who fought for their country..."
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#40
The enormity of your understanding of "justice," is a wonder to behold.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#45
I almost forgot about you..., but you said it all by yourself: "I can't help."
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#64
Nope, never had the opportunity. Not medically fit enough for anybody to take me.
boppers
Jan 2012
#115
Fortunately, there were enough lights on to navigate; however, it would be impossible to exaggerate
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#62
A ridiculous statement since there was no way for us to stop it, try though we did.
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#98
As a veteran, you know that the military judicial system is administered under the UCMJ,
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#102
Here is a video on You Tube about it, I'll post more on this, but watch this
Guy Montag
Jan 2012
#105
I did--And I am disappointed that you did not assist me in acquiring a better understanding.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#116
It takes a little more to wow me than merely selecting the correct rule-book.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Jan 2012
#121
Additional thoughts to consider, on a matter that tests my tolerance...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Feb 2012
#132
I Have Enormous Admiration For Mr. Carlin’s Aptitude In The Sphere Of Oxymoronic Humor
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Feb 2012
#142