Lt. Col. Allen B. West

Washington Times ^ | November 6, 2003 | Stanley SrA. USAF 91-95

[Calpernia]

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Subject: Lt. Col. Allen B. West

To: Sen. Charles Schumer

November 6, 2003

Sir,

With all due respect, this is the very first time I have ever written to a Senator. With regards to this fine officer and the plight he is in. I have attached the article below if you are unaware of his situation. As an American, and as a veteran myself, I am utterly disgusted, shocked, and ashamed that our Army is harassing this man and is even considering a court martial. These same people who are requesting this mans court martial would probably have something quite different to say if it were their loved ones lives who were saved by this mans actions. I can not express to you how utterly disgusted and extremely angry I am at this outrageous and unjust treatment of an officer who saves lives by using such tender tactics as these to gain information from an enemy who does not abide by, or respect any code, or human right. I mean are you kidding me! So he fired a weapon near his head and made a threat, BIG DEAL! LIVES WERE SAVED!!!! Hello? Is this thing on? Are you hearing me!!! Are we such a nation of weaklings that we would have our interrogators offer prisoners candy popcorn and maybe a comfortable seat on the couch while they decide if they want to cooperate or not! Consider the tactics of our enemy, yeah, I won't even go there as they are too gruesome and inhumane to even mention. This absolutely ludicrous and unjust action being considered against this American fighting man who saves lives and who gave so many years of his life in that effort is an abhorrent black mark on the face of what is increasingly becoming and embarrassing country to have sworn my allegiance to. And no, I am not ashamed of our president and his decision to go to war. I am NOT one of those. No, in fact I LOVE our president and I am all for sending a message to radical religious groups who have committed so many blatant acts of war against our country in the name of their religion. No Sir, what makes me ashamed is to read of our nation treating it's heroes, like this Man Col. West, like a criminal when his only action was to save lives. It sickens me. Absolutely sickens me and almost makes me wish I had never served. Almost. Let me just leave you with this last thought so that you understand. I say almost as I never served in our country's armed services for you, or any fed. No government agenda was ever a motivating factor in my serving. As though I was subordinate to the government and obeyed the orders thereof, my service was to the people who had gone before me and stood and fought and died for my right to impart this to you now. It is for their sake, and for their honor that I did serve. And it is for their sake, and for their honor that I am still proud to be an American and I will still stand and fight should my country call me to do so. I do not know how to make this any more plain to you Sir, this is an injustice that needs to be rectified. PLEASE do what you can on this honorable mans behalf. Also, thank you Sir for having taken the time.

Sincerely Stanley SrA. USAF 91-95

'Heroic' officer clings to faith Facing charges after foiling ambush plot, 'devastating' to be regarded as a criminal

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=35447

Guilderland , NY

[SAMWolf]

Thanks for the ping Coleus. This situation really sucks.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

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[lonestar]

I did it.

[Calpernia]

>>>>Acting Secretary of the Army Les Brownlee.

"This all could be short-circuited by the secretary of the Army saying, 'Somebody get me [West's] retirement request and I will process it through right now,'" Puckett said.

http://www.army.mil/leaders/USA/default.htm

[Calpernia]

Thanks lonestar! How are you this evening?

[The Mayor]

The policeman, "as a demonstration of his seriousness," responded to West with a smile and said, "I love you."
West then took the Iraqi outside and, with the help of colleagues, forced his head down. With one hand on the man's head – to provide protection – and the other holding the pistol, West fired into a weapons-clearing barrel filled with sand.

I would not have been so polite, I would have taken a piece of his ear with the round. This is incredible, is this the type of politically correct military we have these days? This guy should be given a medal

[Calpernia]

Evening Rus! Have a cup on me!

Thank you for giving traffic to this! I'm hoping to achieve NATIONAL OUTRAGE.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Bring your pinglists for this one. Lets flood Rummys email!" PING!

SEE POST 17 by RedBloodedAmerican

Lt. Col. Allen B. West : Thank You for saving our soldiers lives.
You are a Hero Sir!
SALUTE

[RedBloodedAmerican]

I don't know if Brownlees email is this easy to figure out, but might try les.brownlee@us.army.mil

And Peter Schoomaker is Chief of Staff. It might be peter.schoomaker@us.army.mil, but not certain.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"This is incredible, is this the type of politically correct military we have these days?"

sad but true.
Many higher ups appointed by klintoon
BUT approved by the then Majority Republican Senate.
It's not the politicians who keep America Free, it's the military!

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Whats Rummys email?

[The Mayor]

Thank you for the java....

No problem, we need to get this out there.

[Alamo-Girl]

An appreciative bump!!!

[Calpernia]

Thank you for your ping list!

[Calpernia]

Thanks for the bump!

[montag813]

PRESIDENT BUSH----IF YOU CONVICT THIS PATRIOT OF THIS RIDICULOUS CHARGE, YOU WILL LOSE MY VOTE IN 2004. PERIOD.
TELL THAT DIRTBAG J.A.G. TO DROP ALL THE GODDAMN CHARGES NOW!

[montag813]

The prosecutors gave West a choice – face charges or resign early, losing retirement benefits. The 19-year veteran was scheduled to reach his 20-year retirement last Saturday.

WE WANT ANSWERS NOW! WHO IS THE SCUMBAG WHO THREATENED COL. WEST WITH THIS DISGUSTING "CHOICE"? RUMSFELD BETTER DAMN WELL DRUM THE BASTARD OUT OF THE SERVICE ASAP. AMERICANS ARE PISSED ABOUT THIS, PRESIDENT BUSH. WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS???

[Calpernia]

Thanks for the bump.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Gladly. Just came back from Jeff Head's thread.

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Show someone you care... LtCol Puckett is his attorney.


1. LtCol West - allen.west@us.army.mil

2. Mrs. West -angelawest877@msn.com

3. LtCol Puckett (ret) attorney - puckwood@cox.net

184 posted on 11/06/2003 8:21 PM EST by gogeo (A man can be judged by the quality of his supporters...and of his enemies.)

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Perhaps you would like to contribute to his defense fund...

Allen West Defense Fund
c/o Angela West
6823 Coleman Dr.
Ft. Hood, TX 76544

186 posted on 11/06/2003 8:22 PM EST by gogeo (A man can be judged by the quality of his supporters...and of his enemies.)

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