"In the report, Colonel Ware said he believed that a jury would probably decline to convict Sergeant Wuterich of any crime other than dereliction of duty, for failing to ensure that his men followed the rules of engagement when they fired their weapons, according to a person who has read the document.Then why does he recommend charges of negligent homicide ?
Likewise; this just doesn't make sense. The other thing that does not make sense is the dereliction charge. Admittedly, the entire case file has not been presented for study, but nothing I have seen in any statements indicated that SSgt. Wunterich was anything but a committed, thoughtful, and consistent squad leader. The only thing this seems to point towards is a political expediency -- to say that he was charged with something to negate the criticism of the trials and prosecutions, and to ensure that he doesn't get awarded the medal and commendation that Kallop recommended him for.
This is a political decision.
Oh, and as yet nothing in print other than as listed above.
Ware's explanation:
....due to the serious nature of the charges, I recommend referral to a general court-martial.
So there you have it. Wuterich must be tried.... because the charges are serious.
Is that the most pathetic thing you ever heard of?
Oh sorry. I see you already got the answer to your question.
Regards,
LH
My take is this (and I’ll beg your forgiveness before I even get started):
It looks to me as though it’s Ware’s translation that IF anyone had half a brain, IF there were any charges that MIGHT stick, this is the only charge a perverse mind could bother to explore, and if a perverse mind actually did bother to explore it, it would end up looking like a jack off. Or, to sum it all up tidily, WTF.
(But one must bear in mind that I love reading the President’s remarks and speeches to see what he’s REALLY saying : )