Posted on 01/03/2011 11:20:18 AM PST by rxsid
"Via Terry Lakin Action Fund and Some; - Prison Diaries: Jan 2, 2011: Terry's First Letter from Prison: Dec 21, 2010 -
Hope all is well. Don't know how to start a letter or what to say. I hope I made a difference in a very important matter. It cost me a lot. But I now have to believe it turned out okay. There certainly are no do-overs. The important thing is for the work to carry-on so we never have this situation again.
Today is my fourth day at Leavenworth and my first day with supplies to write and send letters and hoping for a phone call today. Another soldier and I arrived Saturday AM shortly after midnight. We are considered in 'reception' status until we complete about a week of briefings and assessments. But they have a holiday schedule until after New Year's Day. Although they are making some efforts we likely will remain in 'reception' status until into January.
Reception status is mostly lock down in my cell. We now get two hours of 'rec time' in the morning and afternoon. Rec time is cell door open to a common pod area with a four-seat table, an exercise bike that does not work, a flat-screen TV that we cannot watch, and two showers. Activity is playing cards or a few board games, working out in my cell between meals, reading the rulebook, Bible, and now writing letters. Looks like the routine for the next several weeks. We have limited stamps, envelopes, and I am writing with a small, soft plastic (almost rubber pen) that is not to comfortable.
After getting more integrated in January (hopefully minimum security) we may have more privileges. There will not be much use of a computer, limited phone, news, or TV. We have to order our own health and comfort supplies from a small provided list. We are allowed one order request per month and not more than $35 per month. I'm hoping they will honor my first order on credit- we have not been able to get money into our account yet - not having any communication with Pili yet. I'm hoping to get a small radio with ear buds so I can get some news radio. Had to work hard to decide about how many batteries I could get by with vs how many rolls of toilet paper to buy.
The trial seems long ago now. What a feeling of helplessness going through the process. I likely got the best outcome I could have- but it was painful.
After the trial I overhead someone say, "Well, he's no hero now!" Sorry, I was not in it to be a hero. Just thought I was doing the right thing. I spent enough of myself and my family's future for now. Others are going to have to continue.
Got to go now. Moving cells quickly. Phones don't look good today. They brought a phone in but no one knows how we can call out collect. Sigh...
Terry "
http://www.terrylakinactionfund.com/prisondiaries/13-diaries20101221.html
LTC apologized for disobeying his commanders direct order to board the plain to report for pre-deployment. He maintains his original intent, to not obey Barry's order to deploy to the war zone. Only Barry has the Constitutional authority to order such a deployment, again, granted to the "President" by Congress shortly after 9/11.
I've linked to that fact. Post information that states the SecDef or anyone in the military can, on their own, order a deployment of military personnel overseas and into a war zone...please do share.
I think I’ll do myself a favor and ignore you at this point.
Hey, we have a new after-birther (#41.)
Ad placed in the Washington Times, January 3rd, 2011. From Mario Apuzzo.
Yeah, I noticed that too. Apparently they’ve been zotted already.
Hmmm odd that one signed up 10/22/10 and the other 11/22/10? I’d say the troll call might be fitting in both?
In light of such well informed posts as quoted above (in full) it's really no wonder now is it?
Agreed, only I’m not as certain as you that the colonel acted on principle. I’m of the mind that he didn’t want to go to Afghanistan and thought he’d found an out.
Instead of disobeying orders, Lakin should have resigned, as officers have done throughout our history when they disagreed with their superiors.
This account has been banned or suspended.
Would not be the first time.
the chump who said “who’s the hero now” can never know one.
Meanwhile, the fraud spends millions of tax payer dollars on vacations.
I believe that accusations of another person's sexual preferences and the implication of deviancy diminish the value of the accusers argument.
The Convening Authority for Lieutenant Colonel Lakin’s Court Martial has considerable discretion in what happens next with the Lieutenant Colonel.
The Convening Authority for LTC. Lakin is Major General Karl R. Horst, Commandant of the Military District of the District of Columbia.
Court Martial Convening Authority Options and Action.
The convening authority performs the initial step in the review process and has extensive discretion when taking action on a case. In taking action, the convening authority either approves the findings and sentence or may change either or both of them. He or she may dismiss any offense or change the finding of guilty of any offense to one of a lesser-included offense. The convening authority may disapprove the findings of guilty or all, or any part of, a legal sentence. However, court-martial findings of “not guilty” are final when adjudged and may not be later changed by the convening authority. He or she may reduce or suspend a sentence or change the punishment to one of a different nature so long as the severity of the punishment is not increased. The convening authority may approve a sentence only if he or she determines that it is warranted by the offense(s) and appropriate for the accused soldier. For example, the convening authority may reduce or eliminate any confinement, may change a dishonorable discharge to a bad-conduct discharge, and may reduce a sentence of death to imprisonment. Prior to taking action, the convening authority must consider the results of trial, the recommendation of the Staff Judge Advocate, and any matters submitted by the defense attorney and the accused. In general, the appellate process does not begin until the convening authority has taken action.
Like I said from the beginning, this was a setup by the Soros gang to make an example of the eligibility crowd. Lakin was foolish to fall into their trap, but was still a hero for standing for his principles.
Unfortunately at the last moment he tried to trade truth and freedom for security, and got neither. Furthermore he screwed over our fighting brothers by agreeing that his orders from the usurper were legal.
So no, this might-have-been hero is now just a Soros patsy.
>> I don’t know what makes me more sick, the fact bammie let this man twist in the wind or those who come on this board and call Lakin a deserter, worthy of being shot (ya’ll know who you are).
bttt
Prayers for LTC Lakin and his family. It is truly amazing to see someone who is not afraid to put everything on the line for what he believes. This is true courage. And all of those who love to hate this man... F-OFF!
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