Posted on 12/15/2010 12:54:18 PM PST by OldDeckHand
LTC Lakin, convicted on all counts by a general court-martial, has been sentenced.
The sentence is a dismissal, confinement for six months, and forfeiture of all pay and allowances. The dismissal — the only form of punitive discharge authorized for an officer — is generally regarded as equivalent to a dishonorable discharge and cuts off substantially all benefits incident to military service. If approved by the convening authority, it will entitle LTC Lakin to automatic review of his case by the Army Court of Criminal Appeals. He can waive that review, but such waivers are relatively rare. Unless the convening authority grants a deferment of confinement, LTC Lakin will start his sentence today.
Colonel Sullivan reports that there was no reaction from LTC Lakin or from the half-dozen or so birthers remaining in the spectators’ gallery. The military judge thanked the members for their service, and excused them. The courtroom was then cleared to allow LTC Lakin privacy.
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Wow. Less than I expected. I’m sorry for his family. I hope he has a successful career outside of the militay.
I remember seeing this before. Thanks for the post. More people should see it.
About what I expected.
“So do you respect the Constitution or not? If you do and can’t abide gays in the military, resign. If not, good luck with that rebellion. I suspect you’ll need it.”
Now you are promoting the homosexual agenda in the name of respecting the constitution. I told Mr. Robinson this would occur. Congratulations for being the first to continue to sell out.
Mr. Robinson....Sir is this what you want FR to become?
Remember basic Goverment 101 from elementary school? The Legislative branch makes law. The Executive enforces law. The Judicial interprets law.
Congress makes officers' orders legal. The CIC enforces their orders through the chain of command.
Thanks for the update. This is good news for Lakin. He only got 6 months. Evidently, the Army didn’t want to make a martyr of him. They got what they wanted guilty pleas and an admission that the orders were lawful.
“Judge Lind was not being truthful.”
And a cowardly/souless functionary as well. Thanks for posting that. However, the attorney’s here, and former JAGs, like OldDeckHand don’t respect anything but their own opinions.
Yes! And the statutory law they passed for that was part of Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
Yes! And the statutory law they passed for that was part of Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
There are already too many of the toc ilk ensconced at FR. They are now capable of giving FR a different face when called to. Media are already dragging FR comment into their sick propaganda service for the progressive agenda, is there a way to stop it at this late date? ... Have you seen what happened to American Expat in SE Asia when he posted a remark here regarding what was bubbling up regarding terrorists ‘holiday plans’? He was subjected to inhuman arrest and holding, with threats and such. That happened just recently!
No fighter spirit there.
Nonsense. I'm simply pointing out the result of the election, which is over.
"Today was meaningless. All this birther nonsense is just that. Nonsense."
Only to those who don't take The Law of the Land seriously. And, then, on another thread, the same will be crying about 'their rights'.
Wrong. The law of the land is what birthers attack, because they don't like the result. Others of us don't like it either, but we don't try to undermine our own system because we don't want to accept who won the election.
Wow! Wow! I thought he would get this ruling, but when you read it....Wow! I feel bad for the guy but he did so many wrong things not only with regards to UCMJ but the entire process of getting to the Courts Martial. It is a shame that it happened right before Christmas. I don’t necessarily think of him as a hero at all but I for some reason feel bad for the guy. His lawyer should be ashamed!!!!!
Mr. Robinson....Sir is this what you want FR to become?
Can you read? Can you think?
Do you have logical faculties at all?
What About "I'm not wild about homosexuals in the military" constitutes promoting the homosexual agenda? The ones promoting the homosexual agenda are Congress. But the military is stuck with it if it becomes law.
I noticed you didn't bother to answer the question? If Congress repeals DADT, what is the army supposed to do--overthrow the government? Are you too cowardly to answer that? Too strung out on the high of your own unfounded sense of self-righteousness to deal with the ramifications of answering?
If you have the capability to think, you know I never said I wanted DADT repealed. But if it is, your two-bit blowhard routine isn't going to be of any value to the people actually having to deal with the fall out.
You have to remember that this is a “new” military filled with Generation X’ers,
Oh boy. I am a generation X’er in senior leadership and NOTHING that our generation could do could even come close to the disaster that is known as Baby Boomers. SERIOUSLY!!!!!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2602348/posts?page=43#43
What followed that posting at FR would make the hair stand up on the back of your neck!
He got off light. The prosecution wanted 24 months.
And that particular argument under cuts the hypothetical of there being mass military disobedience and chaos if Obama was found to be ineligible to give lawful orders; as that would be highly doubtful in any case.
Furthermore, there would be a political solution for an unconstitutional president, as the politicos of this country, would find a quick solution to the problem.
And by June 2011 he can sue Obama as he will have standing.
Hey, douche-bag. If you're going to disparage someone, why don't you show a little courtesy to ping them. SFB.
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