Posted on 06/16/2006 1:26:08 PM PDT by Dubya
I would be surprised if the ACLU stepped in on Military justice. Military personel do not have the same rights as civilians. Plus the ACLU hates the military.
And what if there are no charges filed, what then? Probably not even a 'sorry'.
I can only hope they're eating half as good as the mutts in Gitmo.
I've given it some thought, and I've decided not to hold my breath for this one.
I read that this whole thing began when a relative of al-Zobaie came to the gate to claim the marines murdered him.
I have read elsewhere that it had already become a standard practice for families to claim American culpability when one of family members get killed to come to the gate and claim they were killed by yankee bombs or bullets in the hope of getting a blood money payout (standard practice, apparently).
That might have been what happened here, but Michelle Malkin speculated that this might become the next terrorist tactic. After all, if it's this easy to "take out" a bunch of american soldiers without risking your neck, why not shoot your grandma with a stolen M-4 then claim an american killed her?
You can end up in the brig for having sex with your wife...
UCMJ has many hooks in it.
This is outrgeous. They haven't even been charged with a crime. This is beyond reason.........
Well, yeah, if your wife is in Poughkeepsie and your unit is in Iraq...........
This sort of an incarceration is not lightly done by the military. These boys are involved in some bad sh*t.
Under certain circumstances, yes. The UCMJ has no provisions for bail. Suspects can be restricted or placed in the brig awaiting charges and trial. It's up to the local authorities, the serverity of the charges under consideration, etc.
Most smart Grunts learn at MCRD, to AVOID the USMC Brig..
It is not a nice place....
It is a very bleak place...
It is a place to ensure bad people stay put...and humble...
They do NOT tolerate fools...
If you are innocent, and follow instructions - you have nothing to fear....
If you are guilty, be very afraid and very GOOD.
Trust me....
Semper Fi
This whole thing is based on the allegations of the family of a guy digging roadised bombs. Disgusting.
Png for some new information.
Military prosecutors are traitors.
There's one justification for this sort of detention: either (a) there is a credible suicide risk, or (b) there is a credible threat of retaliation against one or more witnesses.
Why?
Has former Senator Bob Kerrey been charged for the self-admitted atrocities he committed while wearing the uniform? Is there a double standard here?
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