[Coop]

if you were a pro-Patton reporter who was told by the General to "expect the worst" prior to the verdict

I've seen Gen. Pace's comments. And you ain't no reporter.

[LS]

So then you are well aware that he talked about the need for honor, and for observing rules of engagement, what Marines do, and don't do. And if you missed that, you ain't no reader.