Posted on 11/16/2004 11:31:37 PM PST by kattracks
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Marine being investigated for allegedly killing an unarmed, wounded Iraqi was acting under extreme combat stress, comrades said yesterday.It was also disclosed that the Marine had just returned to duty after being shot in the face the previous day.
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Marines interviewed yesterday said the shooting wasn't a scandal, but evidence of how soldiers react under extreme circumstances.
"I can see why he would do it," said Lance Cpl. Christopher Hanson. "He was probably running around being shot at for days on end in Fallujah. There should be an investigation, but they should look into the circumstances."
"I would have shot the insurgent, too. Two shots to the head," said Sgt. Nicholas Graham, 24, of Pittsburgh. "You can't trust these people. He should not be investigated. He did nothing wrong."
Military sources also noted that the bodies of rebels — and even a beheaded hostage in June — have been booby-trapped with explosives set to go off if touched by an soldier.
A Marine from the same unit as the one in question was reportedly killed the day before the shooting by a booby-trapped body — and the day of the shooting, another Marine was killed by a booby-trapped body.
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A Pentagon spokesperson said, "The forces we face are not following the standards rules of war. They are using mosques. They are using civilians as human shields and all sorts of other tactics."
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
It wouldn't need "Constitutional lawyers" to do this. All that should be needed is for the interim Iraqi leader, Allawi, to announce a ban -- and out of Iraq they go. Were I him, I would be very tempted to do so.
Great idea. Then from your mouth, to God's ear, then from God back to Allawi. It's on my prayer list. Journalists shouldn't be there and not just because of this latest incident.
Dunno.....One would have to wonder if the BSA being barred from DOD support would apply to the nooooze presstitutes also ??
.....I know what we did was so classified and secretive with regards to procedures and tactics that we just told them no unless we gave em a watered down dog and pony shit'n shineola show by blowing up a block of C-4 and letting em ohhhhh and ahhhhh over that with their story.
Anything else ......they just got a promised ride in the hanger queen helo. Really funny watching em sit an wait near their "ride" which in some cases had the engine in a work stand next to the bird..........:o)
Stay safe !
You saw the terrorists hands in the video ? I didn't ! Thank goodness you saw what was in the terrorists hands that weren't shown in the video I saw... Thanks for updating me on that ..... I'll go get the rope and we'll hang this troop based on your eyes........
Inside that bad guy zone, you assume they're all bombs and not just bodies...I have no problem with what this Marine did and hope to hell we don't have to deal with this piss-ant sh*t from the Communist Politboro Alphabet Networks...I'm about to call for an insurgency against the Propangandist Media, which wants us to lose this war and lose lots of our warriors for their own sick ends...
Still, why are the troops so limited on their correspondence and photos yet journalists are talking about the many colors of toilet paper and everything else?
This isn't a uniform war, sorry, you lose every day and twice on Tuesdays...
And for the record, we need to keep from putting our troops in this kind of predicament.
Use more REALLY BIG BOMBS and FEWER WARRIORS.
And yes, you are a Zero...
The worst problem is not the furor created by journalistic moments of controversial moments in war (I have no big problem with that, in a democratic republic the people should get what they ask for), but the over caution from the presence of these civilians. It's similar to the problems created by a coed military, the guys are distracted by wanting to protect the women.
Are you kidding?! The Post has been a rock in supporting our troops. They posted the Marboro Man pix with the title "Smokin" them out in Fallujah.
Good post!
To investigate and to punish with the regulations of the law if this particular soldier is found guilty, will be the only possibility to get out of this quagmire.
America is fighting for freedom and not for barbarism!
BTW - to punish criminals has nothing to do with a lack of support for the American troops or president Bush. President Bush is standing for humanity and the freedom of the press. This is the reason why he is a real leader in this world. Legalizing war crimes, killing civilians without need and surpressing information was the issue of Saddam Hussein and Adolf Hitler.
Not sure ... I suspect that the Sat Cellular video phones have something to do with it. Just seems like a crime to give details about iraqi uniform markings etc that ID'd friendlies etc..... I just think MSM imbedded with combat troops is wrong. If the Teeee Veee and press weenies want to go to war....enlist as combat camera and or public affairs ....otherwise stay out of the way.
Again my personal opinion.....
Stay safe !
Who tf asked you?
If I were on this Marine's 6, there'd be a dead videographer right now too...
Our adherence to the rule of law is what separates us from the terrorists and is not suspended during a military campaign.
LOL
Ok, back to kindergarten now...kool-aid all gone.
For each and every Marine that gets it from a wounded POS Moo over there, I say we drop one of YOU into Iraq to clear out a mine field for the good guys...
And then listen to your Bravo Sierra...
BTW, we're going to break a few rules in this war...
Suck on that.
Thanks for the link to the froggy site. It's bookmarked for me. He's got a way with words that make things crystal clear for the muddle-headed handwringers.
You drunk, Clanner?
Thanks.
Sober as a church mouse...DUmmy.
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