[Ispy4u]

The soldiers had a duty to report it too. Every single member of the military is bound by law to do so.

They may not have liked him, but they may very well have been doing the right thing, ever look at it that way?

[Fletcher J]

I also agree that Lt. Col. West should be punished for his actions that day.

This is the best way we can prove to our soldiers (and the world) that this country isn't yet serious about ending the terrorist threat. In addition, ruining Lt. Col. West's 19.999 year career over a single incident will help persuade other officers to choose the "career safe" decision over the one likely to get results. Really screwing this guy over in the last months before retirement will drive home the point. (Sarcasm)

Condemnations of West's actions may make some people feel morally superior, but you can be assured that our enemies (the type of people who strap explosives to their own children) don't respect this navel gazing - this encourages them, as they once again question our commitment to stop them.

Fletcher J