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US Army Seeks Death Penalty for Bales
Military.com ^ | 12/19/2012 | Gene Johnson

Posted on 12/19/2012 9:57:51 PM PST by katiedidit1

SEATTLE - The U.S. Army said Wednesday it will seek the death penalty against the soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers in a predawn rampage in March.

The attack drew such angry protests that the U.S. temporarily halted combat operations in Afghanistan.

(Excerpt) Read more at military.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: war
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1 posted on 12/19/2012 9:57:58 PM PST by katiedidit1
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To: katiedidit1; 2ndDivisionVet

Think Staff Sgt Bales did 4 back to back tours and had part of his foot shot off and a concussion. Need to refresh myself on the details.
IF he gets the death penalty it will be the first soldier in many years...absolutely heart wrenching case.


2 posted on 12/19/2012 10:00:15 PM PST by katiedidit1
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To: katiedidit1

Is the Army seeking the death penalty for that act of work place violence that took place on U.S. soil?


3 posted on 12/19/2012 10:02:54 PM PST by Mastador1
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To: katiedidit1

And what about the gay soldier (Pvt. Manning) who caused irreparable harm to our national security via Wikileaks? Has he received a medal from 0bama yet?


4 posted on 12/19/2012 10:03:11 PM PST by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America (IMPEACH OBAMA)
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To: Mastador1

Yes, the Army is seeking death against Hassan for the Ft Hood massacre. Bales snuck off post and killed nine little children in cold blood. There’s no excuse.


5 posted on 12/19/2012 10:12:50 PM PST by Chucky is a girlie man
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To: katiedidit1

More inconsistent insanity.


6 posted on 12/19/2012 10:13:14 PM PST by onedoug
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To: katiedidit1

They’ll seek the death penalty for Bales, but they won’t even force Hassan to shave his beard.


7 posted on 12/19/2012 10:16:54 PM PST by Washi (Socialism is Slavery)
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To: onedoug

Bales did 4 back to back tours..they were around 12 month tours. He was told he would NOT have to go on the last tour but they changed their mind at the last minute and sent him. He had part of his foot blown off and I believe a brain injury BEFORE they sent him over again.
His atty wept during the first interview...I cannot help it but I am just sick over this.
There was a freeper that knew him personally..I hope he sees this thread.


8 posted on 12/19/2012 10:18:37 PM PST by katiedidit1
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To: Chucky is a girlie man

I never implied there was an excuse, and not being a psychologist or psychiatrist I would not even attempt to try, my question was simply as to wether the same standard was being applied to Obama’s muslim brother. Try not to read extra into the words.


9 posted on 12/19/2012 10:24:03 PM PST by Mastador1
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To: katiedidit1

Not the first..look at AF SGT Witt. He killed two and injured one. Now sitting on death row.


10 posted on 12/19/2012 10:27:38 PM PST by Oldexpat
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IF he is executed..he will be the first since the 60’s.


11 posted on 12/19/2012 10:32:56 PM PST by katiedidit1
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I pray that the military realizes how disposable they are to the regime. Not the General Staff. They have been subverted. But the boots on the ground guys...


12 posted on 12/19/2012 10:34:46 PM PST by piytar (The predator-class is furious that their prey are shooting back.)
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And what about the gay soldier (Pvt. Manning) who caused irreparable harm to our national security via Wikileaks? Has he received a medal from 0bama yet?

He probably will be pardoned by Zero!


13 posted on 12/19/2012 10:40:17 PM PST by tallyhoe
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To: katiedidit1

wish we could say the same for hasan. can’t even shave that bastards’ beard off.


14 posted on 12/19/2012 10:52:26 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (I can neither confirm or deny that; even if I could, I couldn't - it's classified.)
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I’m happy to see him executed, but there are thousands and thousands of other who should be executed sooner.


15 posted on 12/20/2012 12:24:30 AM PST by Born to Conserve
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Thousands & thousands????? Please explain before all hell lets loose.
16 posted on 12/20/2012 1:33:02 AM PST by TAP ONLINE ( Democrats are Scorpions, you get the ride you deserve)
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To: Secret Agent Man
wish we could say the same for hasan. can’t even shave that bastards’ beard off.

Well, maybe on his last day on earth, his beard will be found hindering the execution & will have to be shaven clean before he meets the Virginians. Also that his mouth be taped so as not to interfere with any final proclamations to the process? A good example for watching Moslems?

17 posted on 12/20/2012 2:10:50 AM PST by imardmd1
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To: Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America

And what about the gay soldier (Pvt. Manning) who caused irreparable harm to our national security via Wikileaks? Has he received a medal from 0bama yet?

There is more to this story. Where are his boss’? There is no way an E-3 could have done this himself. Something stinks with this story....


19 posted on 12/20/2012 3:12:05 AM PST by napscoordinator (GOP Candidate 2020 - "Bloomberg 2020 - We vote for whatever crap the GOP puts in front of us.")
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To: tallyhoe
And what about the gay soldier (Pvt. Manning) who caused irreparable harm to our national security via Wikileaks? Has he received a medal from 0bama yet?

Treason and "workplace violence" are different. Obama is on their side, so those criminals will not get what they deserve. As for the soldier who murdered children, even if he was not mentally stable (almost certainly true), he should never again walk free.

20 posted on 12/20/2012 5:19:12 AM PST by Pollster1 (Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. - Ronald Reagan)
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