08-13-2007, 10:46 AM
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Bernie,
If someone is found innocent they should be freed with the apologies and the thanks of the court. If they are found guilty they should face whatever penalty is required. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Lance Cpl. Justin Sharratt was exonerated.
Marine Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins III was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years.
Cpl. Marshall Magincalda was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced to time already served.
There are a few others who have been charged with a crime and convicted. The overall percentage is thankfully small, but because of the nature of this situation one single bad action can overcome hundreds of good ones.
Any instance where any Marine (or any other service member) acts dishonourably is not acting in the best interests of our country. Our enemies are looking for ANY instance of our corruption so that they can point to us and tell everyone how bad we are, and that we deserve to die. Because people like you are perfectly happy treating our own transgressions as unimportant you are actually aiding Al Quaida in the battle for hearts and minds. Of course, people that share your attitude of Iraqis are not helping either.
Bernie, you think that we are the good guys simply because we always have been. You think it is OK to put aside what we stand for because of extenuating circumstances. I think we have to continue to earn being the good guys, and you don't do it by allowing things that run counter to Truth, Justice, and our Constitution. Ever.
Steve
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