Fort Lewis Soldier Says He'll Refuse To Go To Iraq

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[Grendel9]

SEATTLE - As thousands of Fort Lewis Army troops prepare to head back to Iraq, one of their officers is making a stand.

A lieutenant says he is going to refuse to go, saying it's an unjust war. Anti-war groups are rallying to his defense.

Lt. Ehren Watada of the Stryker Brigade writes, "I refuse to be silent any longer. I refuse to watch families torn apart, while the President tells us to ‘stay the course.’ I refuse to be party to an illegal and immoral war against people who did nothing to deserve our aggression.

"I wanted to be there for my fellow troops. But the best way was not to help drop artillery and cause more death and destruction. It is to help oppose this war and end it so that all soldiers can come home." - signed LT.

[Antique Gal]

You don't really believe that dribble do you?

[tongue-tied]

Easy Soldier, don't get yourself in trouble over this loser. Learn to speak in generalities, while inferring you are talking about a specific officer.

LOL...I am prior Enlisted, so I remember the tricks and know how to keep out of trouble. Being quoted in a news story "bad mouthing" an officer (even this POS) COULD get him in trouble. Which would be a crime of unfortunate circumstances.

The POS in question deserves to be berated publicly but it'll never happen, or if it does it will never be reported by our beloved media.

[FearlessFreep]

NO, he is a chicken turd.

[tongue-tied]

No I do not. He is a coward.

[RMDupree]

I was just putting a couple of questions out there as to why he's trying to get out of doing his duty.

He's made it clear why he wants out.

Lt. Ehren Watada of the Stryker Brigade writes, "I refuse to be silent any longer. I refuse to watch families torn apart, while the President tells us to ‘stay the course.’ I refuse to be party to an illegal and immoral war against people who did nothing to deserve our aggression.

He's a coward at best. A traitor at worst.

Or more likely, just another loser who signs up with the military for the bennies without any intention of actually "serving".

[FearlessFreep]

Sounds like he should be guest of honor at a blanket party.

[Grendel9]

This "kid" is a confirmed
Liberal Democrat! And he'll
be speaking out against the
Bush Administration.

[GrandEagle]

just another loser who signs up with the military for the bennies without any intention of actually "serving".
That is my bet....

[tongue-tied]

Step ONE, yes.

[tongue-tied]

Yes, unfortunately this guy didn't get over and "earn" some awards so he could be declared a returning hero that has changed his views...seen the actual atrocities...or felt like Jengis Khan directing ear and finger raids.

Absolute disgust here.

[FearlessFreep]

You know there was a time when a dishonorable discharge meant something. Now he will hit the talk show circuit.

He should be put in Leavenworth and his salary withheld until every dime is paid back.

[MissEdie]

No, I think he is a total coward who doesn't deserve to wear the uniform of our Armed Forces. I was just wondering if recent events may have been the catalyst for what he's trying to pull.

[FearlessFreep]

No he is a POS. Better to find out now he is a coward than on the battlefield.

[GrandEagle]

He should be put in Leavenworth and his salary withheld until every dime is paid back.
How about some time in Leavenworth, then, If and when he gets a civilian job, he repays every dime. Sounds like willful and deliberate fraud to me.

Cordially,
GE

[usmcobra]

The maximum punishment allowed under The UCMJ is death for his actions.

[tongue-tied]

Thanks for the clarification Edie, and I'm sorry I was short in my reply. But it almost seemed from the first post you may be bringing those questions up to somehow defend him.

To me (and it seems to you) he has no defense. This guy should NOT lead any of our troops.

[Red6]

"Fort Lewis Soldier Says He'll Refuse To Go To Iraq"

Fort Lewis Soldier Says he needs to spend a long time in prison thinking about his decision.

[4CJ]

The time to declare CO status is before accepting commission, not after finding out you've been deployed. Prison is too good, this is simple cowardness/desertion. People used to be shot for such.

[Cobra64]

Uncle Sam can call me, I'll take this punk's place!

Me too. But they don't like 56 year old retired business men.