Army Medic Who Went AWOL Surrenders

Associated Press ^ | 09/27/06 | Robert Jablon

[Ribeye]

My brother in law is a JAG at irwin...I woder if he will see this case?

[lowbridge]

"I have come to believe that it is wrong to destroy life

You're a friggin Medic!

He'll probably take up a job with Plannned Parenthood.

[GarySpFc]

"I have come to believe that it is wrong to destroy life, that it is wrong to use war, that it is immoral, and I can no longer go down this path,"Aguayo said.

It's ironic that saving lives as a medic doesn't mean anything to Aguayo. He's not a conscious objector, but simply a coward.

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Army medic, eh? Did he look anything like this traitor?

[Froufrou]

I had to cut the part where he talks of 'not being a coward.' Pretty sickening, but I can see why they don't just give him a desk job.

[Softballmom]

Here! Here!

[Froufrou]

I can only imagine, not being a man or a veteran, that knowing what we do of the murderous thugs who call themselves Muslims, I'd rethink the 'cannot hurt my brother' thing in favor of saving my own hide and that of my platoon members.

[abercrombie_guy_38]

So he doesn't believe in war. Why did he enlist?

[struwwelpeter]

It's hard for me to judge this man.

I've either been on active duty, or in the reserves, since 1975. Fortunately/unfortunately, I've never faced the situations that this soldier has faced.

I hope and pray that if/when I do have to face such situations, I will do the right thing.

Until then, I guess I'm for dishonorably discharging and repatriating him back to Guadalajara.

[SF Republican]

Having never been in a war situation with real bombs killing my buddies I will give the guy the benefit of doubt; he did one tour more than I.

[Froufrou]

Fair statements. But he's now a US citizen. Can that be deprived of him?

[Froufrou]

That's very sensitive of you. Did you see my other post on this guy, where he talks of guard duty without arming his weapon? Putting everyone else in danger?

[SJSAMPLE]

If he took his oath under false pretenses, or lied in becoming a citizen, then that citizenship can be withdrawn.

We've done this with former Nazis who lied about their past.

[SF Republican]

Thank you

[Froufrou]

Seriously. There is nothing finer on earth than a gentleman, and you are one. And, thank you for your service.

[SoldiersPrayingMom]

Does anyone know if he was a U.S. Citizen prior to joining the U.S. Military?

Makes me wonder about some of the illegals that join the U.S. Military, stating that will fight for this country in-order-to become a U.S. Citizen....then 'cut and run'.

[SF Republican]

How did you know I was in the Marine Corps?

[tobyhill]

He's not only AWOL, he's a deserter and should be tried as such then promptly executed if found guilty.

[Froufrou]

I didn't. I just knew you served. My husband is a shellback.