Obama policy setting troop killers free in Iraq

The Washington Examiner ^ | October 3, 2012 | SeekTheTruth

[PGalt]

Thanks for the post/ping; thread. BTTT!

[PGalt]

Thanks for the link (post #23); thanks for the call. BTTT!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[Marine_Uncle]

Your welcome. In my case I am just one who responded to this post and decided to contact to Buck’s staff as to the interest many of us feel should be addressed. If American’s cannot show concern as how our military folks are treated when “things happen” despite their best efforts to carry out their missions....then something is totally wrong within our system. Do have a great upcoming day....tis time for me to seek sleep time.

[Marine_Uncle]

I seldom participate in such phone calls, based on past experiences.... In this case, due to my not having long distance service available, I had to search for a third party long distance provider to make the contact.
That's ok in this instance. Do have a great upcoming day...time for me to hit the rack.

[444Flyer]

BTTT

This is the final assault by the Leftist freaks in charge. Destroy, pervert and denigrate our military.

[seekthetruth]

Here is a great link to locate all members of Congress by state. Let's keep the phone calls and emails going out to them in support of our troops! We demand Congressional Hearings on Obama’s “Catch & Release” policy NOW!

If we are going to release terrorists who kill our Military, we should release our Military sons in Leavenworth!

http://www.conservativeusa.org/mega-cong.htm

Rep. Buck McKeon, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee 202-225-1956

[KittenClaws]

Thanks!

[seekthetruth]

Thank you so much for your help, and tears came to my eyes when I read your following statement:

If American’s cannot show concern as how our military folks are treated when “things happen” despite their best efforts to carry out their missions....then something is totally wrong within our system.

You are so very right.
We have a so-called Commander In Chief and all his “hate America” followers who do not care about our military.
It is up to us, we who love America and our military sons and daughters, to stand up for those who fight for our freedoms!

Thank you to patriots everywhere who are joining us in calling and emailing our members of Congress in support of our brave warriors!

[seekthetruth]

You are certainly welcome! And thanks for making that call to Congressman McKeon’s office at 202-225-1956 and to the office of your own Rep's office (and others if you can) at
http://www.conservativeusa.org/mega-cong.htm

We must demand they hold Congressional Hearings now on the Obama “Catch & Release” policy. Right now, this government is letting terrorists go free to kill again, and keeping Michael Behanna in Leavenworth for killing a terrorist in self defense!

And did you know this?
If our brave soldiers are walking along in a “designated hostile area” and feel their lives are in danger, they are to wait to be fired upon before defending themselves. That's right! In other words, our soldiers in the field are not to fire unless fired upon. There must be no 2nd Amendment rights for Americans in a war zone according to the present “Rules of Engagement”!

[Marine_Uncle]

RE: "And did you know this?
If our brave soldiers are walking along in a “designated hostile area” and feel their lives are in danger, they are to wait to be fired upon before defending themselves"
Yes. I have been painfully aware of the changes in the ROE in Afghanistan and Iraq.

[seekthetruth]

When our Florida Congressman John Mica made a visit to our troops, he asked them what he could do for them. What he got as an answer, prompted Congressman Mica to sponsor an Amendment to the Defense Act.

Here is the Mica Amendment that passed the House and, as I write, still remains in the Senate Armed Services Committee for action.

AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION: Amendment requires that the rules of engagement allow any military service personnel assigned to duty in a designated hostile fire area to have rules of engagement that fully protect their right to proactively defend themselves from hostile actions.

AMENDMENT PURPOSE: An amendment numbered 38 printed in House Report 112-88 to require that the rules of engagement allow any military service personnel assigned to duty in a designated hostile fire area to have rules of engagement that fully protects their right to proactively defend themselves from hostile actions.

On agreeing to the Mica amendment (A018) Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 - 160 (Roll no. 354).

This amendment did pass the House, and of course those against the amendment were mostly Democrats. Of the 160 NO votes, 143 were Democrats and 17 were Republicans. I am sorry to say we had TWO REPUBLICAN House members from Florida who voted NO. Congressman Andre Crenshaw and Congressman Dan Webster voted AGAINST our military! I STILL want to know WHY?

Friends, the fact that an amendment like this was even needed tells us the Rules Of Engagement our military are bound by MUST be changed! Our young heroes are not allowed to defend themselves unless fired upon first??

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Eva]

I think that it is worse than just not being able to defend themselves unless fired upon first. I think that they are not allowed to fire when there are women and children nearby that could be collateral damage. So, the Taliban fighters just hide behind the women and fire at will.

[gonzo]

For later read ............... FRegards

[savagesusie]

So sickening....

[Marine_Uncle]

"Friends, the fact that an amendment like this was even needed tells us the Rules Of Engagement our military are bound by MUST be changed!"
You hit the nail on the head.

[enduserindy]

Saturday (10/8/11) the occupy wall st crowd is supposed to be in Indy. (Hint, hint.)

[TheDailyChange]

so right!

I cannot stand how the American government treats US VETS. They treat them like trash. I am not saying just because they are vets they ALL deserve the red carpet,however, they all should at the very least (at least those who served in combat)get a paid college education and physical and mental assistance if needed.

[Freeper Fanatic]

My head just exploded. I’ll have to get back to you.