[Jeff Head]

Thought everyone would like to know the latest from LTC West himself.

For those following and documenting this story, here are the earlier two threads I have posted on this topic here on FR.

Colonel West...you've got my back any time

LTC West responds to FR artcile

Jeff Head

[Jeff Head]

For those following the story...here's the latest from LTC Al West himself.

[NYC GOP Chick]

Fantastic news, Jeff! Thanks so much for sharing it -- and please thank him for all that he's done for us. :)

[trebb]

Good news - it could have been ugly. While I personally agree with his methodology under the circumstances, I can also see the need to keep the bleeding hearts from trashing everybody because they hate what an individual did. Politics runs rampant in the military and those who decide to do their duty to their troops are often committing political suicide. I saw it during the last half of my 24-year career and was disgusted to see the good leaders leaving because they couldn't stand having to commit betrayal of the troops in order to keep their careers healthy.

[Just another Joe]

This IS great news, Jeff.
It's not the news that we would have liked to have heard but it's much better than a court martial conviction and no retirement.

Ltc West did the right thing and is now paying a price that should not have been demanded.

[Rebelbase]

Great news. I'm hoping the private sector will recognize the leadership and character quality of Col. West and offer him opportunities that will be satisfying and challenging.

Not to mention I hope he makes out like a bandit financially.

[an amused spectator]

bump for Colonel West. Salutes for you, sir.

[snopercod]

This is good - not great - news.

I am very pleased that there will be no prosecution.

I am disappointed that the American military will lose a good man.

God bless Col. West for doing the right thing.

[Jeff Head]

FYI...thought you would be interested in this.

[R. Scott]

Good news. Too bad it kills his chances for promotion.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Thank you, Jeff.
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Upon hearing the preliminary news from Fox about LTC West and the disposition of his case last night (12/9/03) at about 11:15 PM mountain time, and the interview with his lawyer on O'Reilley, I fired an email off to the LTC for confirmation. I got a reply back from Iraq early this morning (12/10/03) confirming it. I am posting that email exchange:

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Ping!

[Sloth]

Cool, thanks for the ping.

[Alberta's Child]

This is good news, for Lt. Colonel West, the Bush Administration, and the country.

I kid you not -- if he had been prosecuted in a military court, I would have written "Mickey Mouse" in for President of the United States in November 2004.

[PGalt]

Thanks for the good news post and thanks LTC West for your service to this great nation.

[Ispy4u]

Thanks for the ping. I wish LTC West the best in his retired years.

[Gatún(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)]

Thank you for the update!

[jackbill]

It's interesting that the only two places that I've seen this news (other than FR) have been Fox (O'Reilly) and the Washington Times.

http://www.washtimes.com/national/20031210-120854-8492r.htm

Sounds like West's lawyer is bypassing "Big Media" - or are they just ignoring the story?

[stainlessbanner]

Thanks for breaking this story and keeping us updated Jeff. You are a good man.

[Huck]

We need more good men like LTC Allen West.

Not if we're gonna arrest them all.

[prairiebreeze]

Much gratitude to LTC West for his service to our country. I'm glad it's worked out, although personally I agree with the LTC's objectives.

I believe the Pentagon/military needs to re-think some of it's "priorities".

Welcome Home LTC West.

Prairie

[Conspiracy Guy]

To the loud few who openly wished for West to be drug through the mud. You know who you are. You cussed those of us who supported him. I have one question.

How would you like it served?