A Dubious Case

Washington Times ^ | September 13, 2006 | Rick Amato

[freema]

By taking the Pendleton 8 Marines directly from frontline combat, separating them and interrogating them, the military has not followed its own policy. It has knowingly jeopardized the possible short- and long-term mental health of the accused. Additionally, due to the nature of COS -- and the intensity which comes with being on the front lines -- the military knew, or at least should have known, that the results obtained through interrogating the Pendleton 8 without first going through the mandatory decompression stages would result in unreliable information. Over the course of the next 10 days, Cpl. Magincalda and Pfc. Jodka are expected to know the preliminary results of their pretrial hearing. What apparently is not known, however, is whether or not our military justice system is adequately designed to function during times of war -- a steep price paid for by those serving on the front lines. On Sept. 16, I will broadcast live from the gates of Camp Pendleton, making me the only radio talk-show host in America to so. The show will be attended by Pendleton 8 family members, defense lawyers and hundreds of demonstrators. The event will be used to help raise money for the legal defense fund of the Pendleton 8 Marines.

[freema]

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[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

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[Marine_Uncle]

It is nice to read that more people are willing to support these guys and their families during this terrible time in their lives.

[jazusamo]

I applaud Rick Amato for supporting the Pendleton 8 Marines.

[Nuc1]

I want these guys to be given a fair trial then freed. I want the people that sent these folks to jail given a fair trial then sentenced to twenty years.

[Just A Nobody]

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[spacewarp]

Forgive me for being behind the news curve. Been dealing with a lot on the personal front. What's the situation with these Marines?

My uncle was a DI at Paris Island for a long time. I have a great deal of respect for the Marines. I wasn't healthy enough to serve, or I would have been a Marine as well, if I'd had the grace of God guiding my hand and letting me be skilled enough to make it.

Paul

[freema]

There are two groups of Marines accused of murder by Iraqis/insurgents/the enemy. Pendleton 8 (aka Hamandiya Marines) and the Haditha Marines. Pendleton 8 have been locked up, the others have not.