Our Justice Dept. More evidence of what a charming president we have in the Oval Office. Bush should have pardoned these marines on day one, while suggesting that Murtha go blank himself. But naturally our president folds up, says nothing and allows marines, border guards and anyone else defending this nation to be given over to the tender mercies of the leftist-run DOJ. Bush made two good decisions in 8 years—Roberts and Alito. And he had to be forced into them at that!
Not to excuse Bush, but if he had pardoned anyone, the leftest and the rest of the world would have said he pardoned guilty men. Who do you think the press would support? Plus, if he had said ANYTHING, that would be an example of command influence, which is wrong for or against. These men are getting the shaft, no matter which way the trial ends, and until we get patriots leading our country again, they will not be the last. In my 22 years in the Corps (mustang, 03) it was always mission and you men, from fire team leader up. It seems like field grade officers have forgotten that. Semper Fi, and I mean it !