I was hoping to read it here. I was watching Beck, but I don’t know why it came down that way.
Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kirk Lippold, Cole's captain when the attack occurred, told The Washington Times the Obama administration's decision ignored the military commissions process.
"It appears that the Obama administration, without consideration for its immediate impact or long-term effects, will use a legal maneuver to prevent these detainees from being held accountable for their heinous acts," Lippold said in a statement.
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/02/06/Charges_dropped_against_USS_Cole_suspect/UPI-28391233923964/
By Friday night, after meeting with Mr. Obama, retired Navy Cmdr. Kirk S. Lippold was enthusiastic.
“For the first time, families, military families and families from 9/11 are going to have a seat at the table to be able to help this administration,” he said.
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/07/obama-reassures-terror-attack-victims-kin/