It would be a travesty if this guy gets off. His orders to AF did not come from the President, but came from his headquarters. We can not allow military members to decide whether or not to obey legal orders. Especially we can't allow officers to display cowardice in times of combat.
I want him to have a felony conviction on his record
Forfeit of all pay and benefits (kiss that retirement good bye)
Give him the Big Chicken Dinner (Dishonorable discharges can be complicated and are subject to review.)
I wish there was some way to yank his medical certification but I guess that's not allowed.
While I feel that a prison sentence is called for. Since he is showing cowardice by missing a movement in a combat situation, it would be nice if the military could hold him in prison for the duration of the war on terrorism.
But in any case, this is an crime that the military must make a strong statement about as it threatens the entire framework of the military services.
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Last edited by Platapus; 08-12-10 at 05:41 PM.
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