[Girlene]

From antiRepublicrat's comment:

....."It is because I care about our military. We are a professional military with high standards, not a bunch of street thugs who would punch a restrained captive. "

You replied:
You said it very well, and I would agree 100%, even if many other FReepers here don't seem to get it. Thanks for your clear statement of the matter at hand.

Well, I think the whole story is not known at this point. From what I've read, this is major overreach by the convening authority, Maj Gen. Charles Cleveland. What is the point? To send a message that "we are not street thugs"? Here's some more info from CNN, Navy SEALs accused of punching accused Falluja plotter

...........The attorney said he expects the SEALs will not waive their constitutional right to confront the accuser in court, which could cause a logistical challenge. Abed is believed to be in a U.S. military detention center overseas, and it is unclear if the military would want him brought to the United States for the court-martial. ..............

Now why wouldn't the military want to get to the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Why would it be so difficult to let Abed tell his side of the story at a court martial? Could it be that NCIS knows these terrorists don't hold up too well under cross? Could it be just having his presence in front of a jury panel would likely guarantee an acquittal? What is the purpose of this trial?

[Star Traveler]

You were saying ...

Well, I think the whole story is not known at this point.

I would think this would be true in this case and in many court cases. All the information that is known and can be brought to trial is not going to be released in public before the trial.

So, I think we can agree on this one.