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Now ... when you can even attempt to understand these most basic of legal concepts, then you should try to make an intelligent comment on such issues.

Until such time though, perhaps you should just STFU!

Lakin addresses his letter to Obama:

The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. President:

http://www.safeguardourconstitution.com/news/terry-lakins-letter-to-potus.html

Not possessing your fine legal mind, I could be wrong, but hasn't he recognized Obama as President by addressing him as such?

Not possessing your fine legal mind, I could be wrong, but hasn’t he recognized Obama as President by addressing him as such?

You are exactly right. By addressing Barack Obama as the “President of the United States,” Lakin has in fact given the US Army all the evidence it needs to court martial him for disobeying orders from a superior commissioned officer which is the ONLY issue that will be adjudicated at court martial.
Lakin has incriminated himself.

I believe to those who believe Barack Obama is not qualified Constitutionally to hold the office of POTUS, he is recognized as “de facto President in posse” and as “de jure President in posse.” That doesn’t fit neatly onto an envelope.

Nor very likely would having addressed a letter as this man did be recognized as an admission against interest before any tribunal.

Lakin addresses his letter to Obama:

The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
...
Dear Mr. President:

I could be wrong, but hasn’t he recognized Obama as President by addressing him as such?

Go with your first assumption ... YES, you are wrong.

First of all, Lakin is bound by the UCMJ, which actually gives him more protections than a civilian, but also restricts his civil liberties. As such, he does not want to be in violation of Article 88 (Contempt toward officials) and Article 133 (Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman).

Just because the CinC acts like a uncouth, immature, hoodlum Rat Bastard in a suit, it doesn't mean Lt Col Lakin should follow his lead:

Second of all, to remain above the fray, it is wise for him to let his attorney use phrases like "de facto" in the courtroom or in front of TV cameras, not Lt Col Lakin in a public letter. Again, this is all standard ROE for a military trial, especially one that will eventually find its way into the Federal Court system.

Lt Col Lakin has not "incriminated himself" as jamese777 falsely portrays — jamese's obviously watched too much Cop Rock and Night Court in his teenage years. LOL

The last paragraph of Lt Col Lakin's letter says it all (emphasis added):

"Unless it is established (by this sufficient proof that should be easily within your power to provide) that you are constitutionally eligible to serve as President and my Commander-in-Chief, I, and all other military officers may be following illegal orders. Therefore, sir, until an original birth certificate is brought forward that validates your eligibility and puts to rest the other reasonable questions surrounding your unproven eligibility; I cannot in good conscience obey ANY military orders."