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Are you saying folks should actually DO something, sir? Is that what you are saying?
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Posted on 08/24/2006 6:34:34 AM PDT by Coop
MATTHEWS: Draw us a picture of what happened in Haditha.
MURTHA: Well I'll tell you exactly what happened. One Marine was killed and the Marines just said we're gonna take care...we don't know who the enemy is, the pressure was too much on them, so they went into houses and actually killed civilians and...I...
MATTHEWS: Was this My Lai? When you say cold blood Congressman, a lot of people think you're basically saying you've got some civilians sitting in a room or out in a field and they're executed on purpose...
MURTHA: That's exactly what happened.
MATTHEWS: ...not because any of the Marines are scared or anybody is scared...
MURTHA: ...this was not an action...this was not...first they tried to say it was an IED, there was no IED involved in this. This was troops, they were so stressed out, they went into houses and killed children, women and children. 24 people they killed. Now this is the kind of stress they are under. Listen, I don't excuse it, but I understand what's happening and the responsibility goes right to the top. This is something that should not have happened, that should have been investigated, they've already relieved three commanding officers...but this is the kind of stuff...stress is going to cause these kind of things. That's why I'm so upset about it.
MATTHEWS: Congressman, I just want to read something from the Marine Corps and then you can continue. The Marine Corps told us today that they're not going to comment today because the investigation is still ongoing. So they're investigating...
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Are you saying folks should actually DO something, sir? Is that what you are saying?
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Yes, Detective! Fascinating how you were able to piece the clues together. :-)
And what's equally fascinating is the overwhelming response to my thread!!
When they are found innocent they need to sue Murtha for defamation of character by a public official on private citizens.
A suit which may well be thrown out because of Murtha's [much abused] role as a public official.
Maybe -- but it seems to me he (and his words) should be held to an even higher accountability for using his position and power to lie about regular citizens and ruin their reputations and question their character. I know if it was reversed, a private citizen can can get by with saying more about a public official than about another private citizen.
Oh, I'm in complete agreement with you. I just really think these guys have few options available for real recourse. Their true vindication, IMHO, is Murtha's defeat and humiliation this November.
bttt
LOL -- I figured you were. There are times I wish I was a lawyer so I could do stuff like that for fun!
Their true vindication, IMHO, is Murtha's defeat and humiliation this November.
From your fingers to God's ears.
[sigh]
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