The guy has been charged. With rape and quadruple murder.
If anybody is knee-jerking it is those who insist that "our military just does not do stuff like this."
Charged, Sinkspur, they were charged. Did they get convicted?
I'm really getting fed up with your attitude.
You seem to be unable to refrain from jumping on every single thread about this topic and cheering for the prosecution. I know- I'm not quoting you - I know you never said that.
There are a lot of us who will be heartbroken if these allegations are proven in COURT to be true. It just seems you look forward to it happening.
I'm not trying to start a fight or flame- just had to say my piece.
I have not seen anybody on any thread say "our military does not do stuff like this." I have seen many that want to extend to the accused the presumption of innocence.
Charges have been brought against this soldier but that doesn't mean he is guilty. I'll admit it doesn't look good.
Lt. Pantano was charged with premeditated murder and a courts marshal was convened and all charges were dropped so I would question who is making knee jerk reactions.
You have never been in the military, obviously. As a Marine legal officer and pilot from 1972 to 1980, I can tell you that this happens less in the military than it does in civilian life. Military induction and training tends to weed out the criminals and psychos and military leadership does not tolerate the presence of these types of people in their commands. When this happens, and if it happened, it is an anomoly and it is delt with harshly in accordance with the UCMJ!
All I said was that I'll wait for the facts to come out. I never implied or suggested that the soldier should get off or stoop to the terrorists' level.
wow. I agree with you on something. That hasn't happened in quite some time :>
In general,I don't think our military commits atrocities like this one,but there ARE some loose screws that step way over the line and put the rest of our guys in danger,not to mention fueling the Islamic hate inciters even more.
Those conservatives that try to rationalize or deny that a few of our own DO commit horrid crimes are as bad as the liberal apologists for Communist atrocities who do all sorts of contortionist tricks to excuse their idols from the consequences of their acts.
...this happens less in the military than it does in civilian life. Military induction and training tends to weed out the criminals and psychos and military leadership does not tolerate the presence of these types of people in their commands. When this happens, and if it happened, it is an anomaly and it is dealt with harshly in accordance with the UCMJ!
Your rush to judgment on almost every accusation against our Military and our Country, the United States of America is a sad commentary on your life.