[Lancey Howard]

As happy as I am about the recent exoneration of Marines who were charged with crimes for their response to the Haditha ambush, I still worry that there will end up being one or two scapegoats; bones thrown to the prosecution and the Iraqis in the name of political correctness.

I have a nervous feeling that one enlisted Marine and one officer will be found guilty of something. My guess is that Wuterich is the primary target. If he gets off, it's all over for the prosecution. Prayers up.

[RedRover]

Agreed, that’s my biggest fear as well.

[smoothsailing]

As happy as I am about the recent exoneration of Marines who were charged with crimes for their response to the Haditha ambush, I still worry that there will end up being one or two scapegoats; bones thrown to the prosecution and the Iraqis in the name of political correctness. I have a nervous feeling that one enlisted Marine and one officer will be found guilty of something. My guess is that Wuterich is the primary target. If he gets off, it's all over for the prosecution. Prayers up.

I share your concern, Lancey. We can wish the best all we want, but if there's a deal going down, it's a different ballgame. But remember Lancey, we can fight that too! Never quit, our Marines don't, we just can't let them down.