[driftdiver]

"Fortunately, some of the families of the Haditha Marines have been willing to sell their homes and hire first-class lawyers. We have to hope it makes a difference and that justice will prevail."

Thats really sad that they have to do that. I normally support the President but shame on Bush for letting this stuff happen.

Is there a defense fund set up for these guys?

[SubMareener]

Funny, you should ask. See this thread.

[RedRover]

There are two overall defense funds at the moment for servicemen charged as a result of the service in Iraq.

The Warrior Fund is run by Tim Harrington, a retired Marine and one hell of a man. For donations to the Warrior Fund, click at the link. You can specify a donation to the Haditha Marines.

A second fund is headed up by Judge Victor Ramirez, near Pendleton in California. It is Iraq Marine Legal Defense Fund, Inc.. For the address, go to Defend Our Marines. If you send a check, write "Haditha Marines" on the memo line, if that is your preference.

In addition to these funds, an individual fund has been established for Lance Cpl. Stephen B. Tatum of the Haditha Marines. Oklahoma Freepers may want to support one of their own. You will find a pdf file with a contribution form at the Defend Our Marines link.

If you have no money, and still want to help, we need to people to contact news programs and newspapers to get this story out!