FIRST HAND REPORT; MARINE UNDER INVESTIGATION

[lt.america]

Good Morning Everybody. > > The following is an email from my son regarding the NBC report (with > embedded reporter Kevin Sites), concerning the Marine who is being > investigated for "murdering" the insurgent in Fallaja. I will be sending his > mail to every news program's email I can find. I find it sickening that this > Kevin Sites is even allowed to be embedded with our Marines, as this isn't > the first report I've heard from him that took on a decidely unfriendly > tone. My son also gave me permission to release it to anyone that wants to > pass it on, as long as it remains unedited. > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > This is one story of many that people normally don't hear, and one that > everyone does. > > This is just one most don't hear: > A young Marine and his cover man cautiously enter a room just recently > filled with insurgents armed with Ak-47's and RPG's. There are three dead, > another wailing in pain. The insurgent can be heard saying, "Mister, > mister! Diktoor, diktoor(doctor)!" He is badly wounded, lying in a pool of > his own blood. The Marine and his cover man slowly walk toward the injured > man, scanning to make sure no enemies come from behind. In a split > second, the pressure in the room greatly exceeds that of the outside, and > the concussion seems to be felt before the blast is heard. Marines outside > rush to the room, and look in horror as the dust gradually settles. The > result is a room filled with the barely recognizable remains of the > deceased, caused by an insurgent setting off several pounds of explosives. > The Marines' remains are gathered by teary eyed > comrades, brothers in arms, and shipped home in a box. The families can only > mourn over a casket and a picture of their loved one, a life cut short by > someone who hid behind a white flag. But no one hears these stories, except > those who have lived to carry remains of a friend, and the families who > loved the dead. No one hears this, so no one cares. > > This is the story everyone hears: > > A young Marine and his fire team cautiously enter a room just recently > filled with insurgents armed with AK-47's and RPG's. There are three dead, > another wailing in pain. The insugent can be heard saying, "Mister,mister! > Diktoor, diktoor(doctor)!" He is badly wounded.Suddenly, he pulls from under > his bloody clothes a grenade, without the pin. The explosion rocks the room, > killing one Marine, wounding the others. The young Marine catches shrapnel > in the face. > The next day, same Marine, same type of situation, a different story. The > young Marine and his cover man enter a room with two wounded insurgents. One > lies on the floor in puddle of blood, another against the > wall. A reporter and his camera survey the wreckage inside, and in the > background can be heard the voice of a Marine, "He's moving, he's moving!" > The pop of a rifle is heard, and the insurgent against the wall is now dead. > > Minutes, hours later, the scene is aired on national television, and the > Marine is being held for commiting a war crime. Unlawful killing. > > And now, another Marine has the possibility of being burned at the stake for > protecting the life of his > brethren. His family now wrings their hands in grief, tears streaming down > their face. Brother, should I have > been in your boots, i too would have done the same. > > For those of you who don't know, we Marines, Band of Brothers, Jarheads, > Leathernecks, etc., do not fight because we think it is right, or think it > is wrong. We are here for the man to our left, and the man to our > right. We choose to give our lives so that the man or woman next to us can > go home and see their husbands, wives, children, friends and families.

> > For those of you who sit on your couches in front of your television, and > choose to condemn this man's actions, I have but one thing to say to you. > Get out of you recliner, lace up my boots, pick up a rifle, leave > your family behind and join me. See what I've seen, walk where I have > walked. To those of you who support us, my sincerest gratitude. You keep us > alive. > > I am a Marine currently doing his second tour in Iraq. These are my opinions > and mine alone. They do not represent those of the Marine Corps or of the US > military, or any other. > > Sincerely, > > LCPL > USMC > > > > > > "For those who fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected never know." > -- Written on a C-ration box lid at Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, 1968 > > "There will be nowhere left for the insurgents to hide.  We will fight them > until there are none of them left to fight."  U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, > chief of U.S. Central Command > > MGySgt., USMC (Ret.) > Not as lean, > Not as mean, > But still a Marine. > >

[Twinkie]

Tonight on the news, a Congressman suggested that the
embedded reporters be removed; but the Marine officer who
was giving testimony said the news media was doing a good
job, that the public wouldn't be aware of the good job the
soldiers were doing if not for the embeds. Well . . from
what I've seen, the "good" news in Iraq doesn't get past
the MSM filter dedicated to filtering out any good news
and amplifying any so called "war crimes". I wondered what
embeds he had been watching and listening to.

[Happy2BMe]

This is what the SOB Kevin Sites (imbedded reporter piece of shi*) WON'T TELL YOU about what our Marines face every day in Fallujah - ping.

____________________________________

A young Marine and his cover man cautiously enter a room just recently > filled with insurgents armed with Ak-47's and RPG's. There are three dead, > another wailing in pain. The insurgent can be heard saying, "Mister, > mister! Diktoor, diktoor(doctor)!" He is badly wounded, lying in a pool of > his own blood. The Marine and his cover man slowly walk toward the injured > man, scanning to make sure no enemies come from behind. In a split > second, the pressure in the room greatly exceeds that of the outside, and > the concussion seems to be felt before the blast is heard. Marines outside > rush to the room, and look in horror as the dust gradually settles. The > result is a room filled with the barely recognizable remains of the > deceased, caused by an insurgent setting off several pounds of explosives. > The Marines' remains are gathered by teary eyed > comrades, brothers in arms, and shipped home in a box.

[Lijahsbubbe]

LOL, no silly, he wears diapers, but you know, that's just what Kevy did, he gave that clip to our enemy.

[Scales]

Sign this petition now... Let them know we support this Marine. We value a Marine's life a lot more than we do a terrorist.

[Zechariah11]

My assesment is that this was a righteous shoot. Sorry if showing it disturbs you. This ain't Nintendo, sonny boy.

Showing it during a time of war incites our enemies. Showing it out of context is unfair to the Marine. It is well known that journalists in previous wars did not disclose information that would be detrimental to the troopers in the field. Sites footage will inspire more jihadists to the ranks. And these jihadists will fire more bullets and RPGs at our troops.

As for the "judas" remark, make an effort to understand it in the context we use it. We understand that the renegade disciple turned on his friends for selfish advantage. That's what it means. Of course, he was never tried in a court of law. Therefore, I guess that means you wouldn't attach the term "traitor" to him.

[Poohbah]

LOL, no silly, he wears diapers, but you know, that's just what Kevy did, he gave that clip to our enemy.

Good. I want them to see what happens when they face Marines. They'll die. (We need to make sure that the rumor gets around that we dip our bullets in bacon grease.)

[Happy2BMe]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this.

Please pass on unending appreciation to all our Marines in Iraq.

* * *

* * *

"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation." - George Washington

__________________

IT'S THE SOLDIER

It's the soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the
PRESS.

It's the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of
SPEECH.

It's the soldier, not the campus
ORGANIZER,
Who has given us the freedom to
DEMONSTRATE

It's the soldier, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a
FAIR TRIAL.
It's the soldier who salutes the flag,
Serves under the flag
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who gives the protester the right to burn the flag.

-Father D. E. O'Brien

 

We Must NEVER Forget!

Iraqi Coalition Casualty Report

* * * * *

Because of Their Sacrifices, These People's Lives Will Never Be The Same.

[Lijahsbubbe]

from what I've seen, the "good" news in Iraq doesn't get past the MSM filter dedicated to filtering out any good news and amplifying any so called "war crimes".

Gotta say one thing for them. They are in sync with each other. They are one big propaganda machine. Bastards.

[Alia]

Nah. It's a time-out. And it protects him too from more "stupid coverage". This soldier is being treated well, I've no doubts, by his band of brothers. No doubts, they all have every idea of what he is going through. They are probably now fighting more aggressively, more meaningfully than before the media circus event.

[Lijahsbubbe]

That's a rumor? :O

[surfatsixty]

To all those who are out for Sites' head.

Read the DOD rules for embeds:

www.defenselink.mil/news/Feb2003/d20030228pag.pdf

I cannot find anything in these guidelines that he violated regarding this incident.
It, apparently is legal to show video of nametapes and faces in combat situations. There is no mention of to whom these images may be released, thus he could release them to Al Jazeera legally.
I find it disgusting, but apparently legal.

I've disliked Sites since the first time his smarmy Cheshire cat smile came on my screen, but the DOD wrote the rules.

That said, I feel that it was a difficult, but righteous kill. He was protecting his brother Marines.

[Poohbah]

Showing it during a time of war incites our enemies.

You mean that the jihadis were all peaceful folks until this video got out?

Showing it out of context is unfair to the Marine.

Any Marine worth a s**t will tell you that life ain't fair, no do they expect it to ever be...

Sites footage will inspire more jihadists to the ranks.

You really think so? I think it'll have the opposite effect: "Hey, those kuffars ain't f***ing around!"

It will depress recruitment. The ones who join after seeing this video will be the ones who'd've joined anyways. But it will deter others who would've joined if they DIDN'T see what happens to jihadis at the end of the line.

[Zechariah11]

Good. I want them to see what happens when they face Marines.

You and the moulahs are both delighted the jihadists got this video. So glad you are pleased.

[AirForceMom]

I meant formally charged and punished. One of the reasons they pulled him out is his face is being shown all over the middla east. I heard his name was aired as well.

[Zechariah11]

Try listening to the news today about the reaction in the Moslem world to this tape. Don't play games!

[Cold Heat]

Bumped and saved to keep these statements of outrage over another attempt by leftists in our media to undermine our soldiers and the government of these United States.(perhaps not so united any longer)

I have already lived though this BS once before. The damages were permanent and still hurt today.

I'll take not one minute more from these lefties! I'll take not one second more of it. And I have not!

You guys carry on as you have and don't worry. The home front is secure and we have your six.We here at home who once defended our country will continue to defend her.

Finish your mission, and we will take out the garbage.

[Chuckster]

Already posted, with paragraphs. d;^)

[mystery-ak]

done

[Zechariah11]

Any Marine worth a s**t will tell you that life ain't fair, no do they expect it to ever be...

You are a totally insensitive jer. I'm done with you. Btw, the Moslems have his name now. Guess that doesn't matter to you now does it????????

[Alia]

It will depress recruitment. The ones who join after seeing this video will be the ones who'd've joined anyways. But it will deter others who would've joined if they DIDN'T see what happens to jihadis at the end of the line.

I don't know about that... Poohbah. From my own observations, I would be inclined to assert that more young men of good honor, who've withstood the cultural bs that passes for "equality" and so-called "fairness", who've been called every name in the PC-handbook .. sexist, racist, evil wealth, stupid hick, homophobe, blah de blah.. would be rather inspired by the video.

Just my immediate gut reaction, here.

When you've been told all your life to be honorable. To uphold fair play and the constitution of the United States of America.. and to have witnessed through schools, the media, government.. how Lady Liberty and her Offspring are mistreated and lied to and abused by angry, bitter people.. here and abroad... I would think that short clip by Sites would galvanize, fortify, heat the blood in solidly good young men and women. In a good way, of course. :)