I understand that point. However, the other 129,975 troops out there still have to function and get their jobs done. Striking a political pose to be on the right side of an issue is not what is needed. We all know they will be punished if found guilty. Hell, our own soldiers are prosecuted and given trials 10x faster than the enemy! So, it's not like justice isn't expedient. What's needed is a clear understanding that Al Qaeda is manipulating the Press very effectivley, using our incessant drive for horrifying news to push this out in the open, demoralize troops, turn people against the good that's being done in IRaq/Afghanistan and abroad and implode US resolve.
"Striking a political pose to be on the right side of an issue is not what is needed."
true, but it is one of the drawbacks of politicians.