Oh, hell no! I'm mad as hell too!
The idea that we would PROSECUTE this Marine is hideous. This is war. Iraq is not covered by the Geneva Convention. These barbarians are using our decency against us and they have cost too many American lives already.
ALL soldiers there should do as that Marine did.
This is WRONG WRONG WRONG.
Mr. President- PLEASE- don't let this happen!!!
He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to
be waiting when he returns from half a world away. He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and 155mm howizzitor. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk.
He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and
use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional.
He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to march.
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient. He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. He sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts. If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low.
He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian, draw half the pay and still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime.
He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them. He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed. He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to 'square-away' those around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful.
Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years.
He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have woman over there in danger,doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so. As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot.. A short lull,
a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets.......
Prayer wheel for our military... please don't break it. Please send this on after a short prayer.
Prayer Wheel
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
Prayer : When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground troops in Afghanistan, sailors on ships, and airmen in the air, and for those in Iraq. There is nothing attached.... This can be very powerful.......
Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman, Marine or Airman, prayer is the very best one.
He said the biggest race of the year is being broadcast on enemy NBC this Sunday. FOX has the Nascar races for 1/2 the season and NBC the rest. He says FOX does a better job at televising the races.
The race this weekend is supposed to be a BIG ratings getter for NBC. Maybe something can be done there? He said he won't watch, or if someone has a different idea-he'd go along. Nascar fans support our troops. How about contacting the drivers? Any ideas ? They media is completely out of control. They need a STRONG message. They are putting our troops in danger.
Alright, I have written, called, and emailed everyone suggested on this thread, and then some!!! If there is anything else I can do, please ping me!!! I'm am beyond outraged at this BS!!!
BUMP!
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Do we know what state this young Marine is from? We can start a massive e-mail/letter writing/phone call campaign to his Senator/Congressman. I have a son currently stationed in Iraq (USMC) and every time one of these kids gets slammed by the media, for just doing the job this administration sent them there to do, I just see my son's face. If I can in anyway help this Marine and his family, I'll do it!
PAJAMA PUPPIES PING!
Here's another thread to show your support.
We WILL mobilize if necessary. WOOF! WOOF!
LakeLady
The marine should get a medal, not an investigation. It is because of men like this that the rest of us sleep comfortably in our beds. Spare me the nuanced interpretation of the Geneva Convention. These beheaders deserve nothing but a mouthful of lead.
My first BUMP and a most important one.
mc
bttt
I hate MSM
I already emailed Dan Rather and Tom Brokaw about five times. I said that unless they wanted the wrath or every veteran in the country, then they better back off.
I think the media is starting to back off a little bit, but if they continue to harrass this marine...all HELL will break loose.
Forgive the question in advance, as I have searched for any "new" information regarding the Marine and found none. It seems to have dropped off the radar scope.
What, if any, is the status of this investigation if anybody knows?
I'm wondering if the Marines are sweeping this under the rug, which wouldn't really bother me, but I would like them to at least release some info and the results of their investigation.
Thanks, and
Cheers!