"Didn't the original source say that the poor kid had been shoot in the face by an insurgent and then returned to duty?"
Yes, earlier in the day. Plus a Marine from his unit was killed a few days before when a booby trapped body exploded. He had every right to shoot this slob.
The media is in complete orgy mode over this. It's the cure to the hangover they've had since November 3.
Call the Marine Corp public relations line: 703-614-2500 and show your support.
Thanks for posting the Marine PR line. I just called and got through to one of their officers. He said that they have been flooded with supportive messages, and requests for "what can we do"? He said to keep writing/calling MSM, and our government officials. Very sharp and nice guy, and says he appreciates the outpouring of support. So let's keep it up!