No one forced Lakin to pled guilty. He sealed his own fate.
He sealed his fate in April when he chose not to follow orders. Do you think for one instant that he wouldn’t have been found guilty on both charges? His pleading to the one charge probably made his confinement considerably less than it would have been otherwise.
He made his choice, and it was principled, however misguide. I admire him, and anyone who stands by his strongly held convictions and is willing to face the consequences. I am very unhappy that it came to this and wish he’d followed other advice.
In the meanwhile, all those who cheered him on will go on with their lives, while his is in tatters (at least temporarily). Hopefully, after his confinement, he returns to his surgical career, and enjoys a long, happy, productive life. He’s shown a lot more courage than all the keyboard commandos.
He has become a true political victim. Whether he had envisioned the outcome is something only he can verify. Whether he is a patriot is for the future to show. My own thought is that he will become a beacon for others in spite of the decision. When events and time show Obama is a fraud there are many people who having sided for political patience as to Obama’s eligibility will also be wondering what could have been done. Of course there are many who will accept the fraud with satisfaction. It is these who must be held accountable no matter what government authority they have.