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."
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I'm up to about 20 on the count of such garbage
Sad.
That's why these enemy eyes and ears got to go!!!
Yes, you are...
Folks like you get other folks' heads cutt off...what a pathetic little girl.
People who shot civilians without need, are always in danger to kiss an electric chair. This is the best way to get rid of this kind of barbarism.
America stands for freedom and humanity and not for killers without self-control. A legal millitary court will find the right decision.
Yes, I number many 'journalists' as acting agents of the terrorists in Iraq...
What 'civilians' were shot without need?
Your heart is in the right place, but don't bother arguing with a board troll.
I agree with you, Squantos. What's an average citizen to do about getting someone to send the journalists home?
A legal millitary court will find the right decision.
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Yes, and I'm betting this Marine will be back in action shortly after, if he so chooses.
Let us know when you get to 100.
20 isn't really that imressive...
Ya just let everybody know and hope for the best......and remember the losers who cry for the terrorists killed by US troops yet somehow remain silent about the Margret Hassans....... .
Stay safe !
Bleeding Heart Liberals BTTT
We will see. After I saw the viedo I would not stake a single buck on this guy. But as I already said, it is not my or your decision. A legal millitary court will find the right answer.
The difference between barbaric scum and honourable forces like the US-Army is to obey the rules of law.
Hehe! If you think that roasting a war criminal on the electric chair is liberal.
Bzzzzzwwwww! Can you feel the voltage??!
He won't roast...and if he does, God help the Liberals.
Do you know the 3 levels of engagement in Iraq?
You are right. Meanwhile they use lethal injection.
Seriously - they probably will put him into jail for a few years and kick him out of the army.
Surprise me.
I don't see a political need to scapegoat this Marine nor sacrifice him on the altar of the Legacy Media/Politboro...I bet he walks and could return to action if he so chooses. The election's over...
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