The print press in the area is controlled by paleo-conservative gazillionaire Richard Mellon Scaiffe who wants us out of Iraq and so he backs Murtha all the way. It's great that local TV news is finally getting the other side of the story out.
And if the Sharratts happen to find this thread--you have friends on Free Republic. We stand with you!
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The Sharratts are just getting started. I expect to see them on major news shows next week. This is all very encouraging.
I am hoping and praying that now that the DemocRATS have taken control of the House and Senate, they'll go ahead and knock off this charade. They got what they wanted. It's time to call an end to this bogus BS.
Good. Lets hope it stays that way. Murtha should be sued in civil court for defamation of their son's character. He's poisoned the local public opinion against him. that's got to be worth a few million.
I say put Rumsfeld and the Joint Chiefs in jail before the Pendleton crew. These yellow bastards deserve it for their constant persecution of our brave fighting men. The Pentagon pussies aren't fit to shine their shoes.
While taking a walk outside, I stepped in a pile of murtha! Talk about mad. It took me most of the afternoon to get all that murtha out of the treads on my boots.
I got rid of the last bit of murtha by poking it out with a twig. Well, at least my new boots are murtha-free. Hopefully, America will be likewise soon!
The enlisteds get screwed and the officers get a pass.
They say their son was raised a Catholic...
Do "Catholic rules of engagement" include the Spanish Inquisition?
I thought this investigation was over & they were exhonorated? http://sacredscoop.com
Unless his parents were THERE and witnessed this, it'll be chalked up to parental love defending their son.
Ping to three stories-thank you Red.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1743194/posts
Family Stands By a Marine Under Investigation
Marine Corps officials have declined to comment about the case, as a nine-month investigation rests in the hands of prosecutors who have not yet decided on charges.
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/11/22/news/top_stories/1_02_3111_21_06.txt
……….Marine Corps spokesman Lt. Col. Sean Gibson said he could not confirm the radio report, which attributed its information to unnamed Pentagon sources.
……….Washington attorney Gary Meyers, who represents Lance Cpl. Sharratt, said his client was not near the cab at the time passengers were shot.
He added he is not overly concerned that charges may be filed.
"If charges are brought, charges are brought and we'll see what they are," Meyers said, adding negligent homicide should not be one of the charges.
"It's absurd to apply civilian standards of 'due care' in a combat environment," Meyers said. "Negligent homicide cannot be on the table in this setting."
……….National Public Radio reported that Pentagon sources told its reporter
http://kdka.com/topstories/local_story_328135957.html
(Washington County PA -Murtha’s District) Parents Defend Son Accused In Haditha Slayings-Video included.
No one should question the actions of Marines in combat. If you are not there then don't question thier actions. I support the Marines and I don't care what they did as long as all of them came home. Now I don't condone war crimes but I was not there.....
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