"Soldiers must follow the laws of war. That's what makes us better than the terrorists, what sets us apart from the thugs and the hit men. These soldiers did just the opposite," Capt. Joseph Mackey said in closing arguments at a hearing to determine if the four should face a ...
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08-04-2006, 05:45 PM
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| Banned - Self Imposed  Progressive Philadelphia, PA 
| US Military: 4 GIs freed detainees & encouraged them to flee, shot them as they ran "Soldiers must follow the laws of war. That's what makes us better than the terrorists, what sets us apart from the thugs and the hit men. These soldiers did just the opposite," Capt. Joseph Mackey said in closing arguments at a hearing to determine if the four should face a court-martial — and possibly the death penalty. Prosecutor seeks trial for 4 accused GIs - Yahoo! News ouch, just as bad as terrorists! | ||||
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08-04-2006, 05:46 PM
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| Master Debator Election Moderator  Democrat Omaha, NE
| I wonder how sean hannity would cover this one | ||||
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08-04-2006, 05:49 PM
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| Never, never, never give up  Conservative Party High Point, NC
| Originally Posted by DosEquis
That, if it's true, they should go to jail. Just like any other sane person. | ||||
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08-04-2006, 05:51 PM
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| Never, never, never give up Conservative Party High Point, NC
| Originally Posted by Thorgrim
Well, except the terrorists are seen as hero's when they do it (and behead innocent people that are there to help). If these soldiers really did do this, they won't be seen as hero's in the US. | ||||
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08-04-2006, 05:51 PM
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| Banned - Self Imposed Progressive Philadelphia, PA
| Originally Posted by Stylerod yeah...that does suck
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08-04-2006, 05:54 PM
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08-04-2006, 06:54 PM
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| Banned  Conservative Government is another way to say Better Than You
| yeah i heard about this. they're in trouble if true. | ||||
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08-04-2006, 10:19 PM
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| ipsa Scientia Potestas est  Pragmatist North Carolina
| Stuff like this is a testament to why we should always rely on the great principles we have rather than sinking to the level of people we seek to defeat.. whether it's following the rules of law, or ensuring that those who break it are given a fair trial. | ||||
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