Um, because this has nothing to do with America hating, and everything to do with silly conspiracy theories that I'm not intersted in entertaining. Rushing to pass judgement on these soldiers without the facts isn't my style. Trying to invent a conspiratorial political angle to it so you can claim a news scoop is self serving and wrong.
They may be guilty, they may not, but no one on this thread knows. If you guys are comfortable calling these guys mutineers, cowards and, in effect, traitors with a fraction of the story, so be it. I'm not.
I can see a number of reasons how this could be something totally routine that's been blown out of proportion by the MSM because of a phone call. I can also see it as a serious, large scale disciplinary problem that needs to be addressed. Either way, I care more about how it affects my Army than how it affects your(pl) new Post 47.
Thank you. I can appreciate that and I am glad you took the time to write that...particularly since I did misunderstand your tag and was pretty rude in my response.
Of course you may be right. I hope you are. It is entirely possible (and likely) that the MSM has blown this all out of proportion, in which case they have done a disservice to you and the people involved. It wouldn't be the first time. On the other hand, I do know there are efforts to cause a disruption in the ranks. I thought it was from outside sources but it scared me that it might also be from inside sources. Let's just put it this way....if these soldiers were the source of a disruptive scheme (I pray not) I don't doubt for a moment that they will be relieved of duty for the good of the military and their own safety. It's not likely that dedicated men and women of the military will look kindly on their actions. If they have been used and their actions have been taken out of context or misinterpreted, I know they will have the full and complete support of most FReepers. But you are right. We do not have adequate information to continue speculation about what has happened. Your patient words have helped make that clear. Thank you.
BTW....I am glad you were pinged to this site and I hope you realize that sometimes we need another voice in order to see things as clearly as possible. I hope you are not offended when you are pinged to something you do not agree with. If you take the time to state your views, you may find your words welcomed. :)