[Dave S]

How can one take a position other than soldiers are innocent until that status changes?,

Perhaps you and some of the others on this thread ought to look up "presumption of innocence" and learn what it really means. It doesnt mean that you or are have to give anyone the presumption of innocense until they have been proven guilty. It's the GOVERNMENT that must hold this presumption, not the people. We are free to use our God given minds.

[jazusamo]

It's the GOVERNMENT that must hold this presumption, not the people. We are free to use our God given minds.

And you seem to be using it in much the same way as Murtha. If you haven't read the letter to WaPo from Marine Lt. Pantano it's posted at #268. You might get some insight into the presumption of innocence.

[BlueStateDepression]

It's the GOVERNMENT that must hold this presumption, not the people.

Ummmm.. of the people, by the people, for the people????

I really think that some people need to rethink their ideas about what equality means. Sure seems to me that some people think there is an "except" portion to the defenition of that word and I oppose that in the strongest way possible.

I oppose the idea that a government is above or below the people. All should be held to account for their actions equally under the rule of law. I guess you really do believe otherwise huh? Sorry about your luck if that is how you really feel.