What the soldier did was reprehensible and unprofessional. The actions of the military with respect to this individual were appropriate. He was removed from his duty and his career is effectively ended.
The apology by General Hammond was sincere and appropriate.
The matter should end there.
Neither the United States Military nor this individual soldier are Muslim nor governed by Islamic law. Any punishment appropriate for a Muslim committing this act would be inappropriate for the soldier.
The act of the soldier was stupid and clearly warranted his removal.
I am hoping that the US military is further educating its troops so such stupid acts are not committed in the future.
This Islamic political party needs to accept the apology.
WE ARE NOT AN ISLAMIC COUNTRY
Our laws are different.
They need to understand and accept this. They really do.
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abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.
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