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I have made no comments that would suggest anyone would shriek in horror as you suggest. Only that there would be regret over the comments in support of the man. Please don't twist my words. You all act as if the outcome of this case means something to me when it doesn't. What does, is the ability of hundreds of conservatives to hear one side, limited as it may be, and consider it the total and accurate account. I might argue that it might be better for all concerned of nothing more is made of this, but knowing the media, I doubt the story where end where you think it will. But, lets hope you are right, because the Army doesn't need anymore bad news anyway.

You are running away from your position with your tail tucked between your legs and with your hair on fire. Again in this post you insinuate that there are facts which if we knew them would change our position - i.e. that this man does not deserve a general court martial and the weighty penalties that could be imposed. Apparently the JAG officer presiding at the Article 32 hearing also felt that way. Now, either the facts were not presented at this hearing, in which case the Army blew its case, or else they were and were insufficient to cause the JAG officer to recommend anything other than a letter of reprimand. Well, a letter of reprimand for assaulting a prisoner with a deadly weapon? Either LTCOL West is guilty as charged, in which case this charge is so grievous he belongs in prinson, or else he is innocent. But a reprimand? That is what you get when you leave the keys to the supply wharehouse in the local pub for the third time in a row. The crime that you and ISPY4U want to charge him with does not fit this punishment.