[tricksy]

She could have ruled differently just like any judge does.

Of course, any judge is physically capable of uttering a ruling without regard for what the law says, and a judicial activist is willing to do so.

However, a principled officer such as Colonel Lind obeys the law.

[Sola Veritas]

“However, a principled officer such as Colonel Lind obeys the law.”

She is NOT principled, she is a kiss ass functionary. She should have allowed LTC Lakin to proceed with the defense he chose.

Like I have repeatedly said. She will be the first to jump right in there to prosecute anyone in uniform that questions the homosexualization of the military. Will you call her “principled” then?

Of course, she will “just be doing her job.”