Murder 'must not besmirch marines'

[Jimbuna]

Whilst I find myself unable to condone what has happened, nor can I criticise....being in a war situation must have an undescribeable impact on your train of thought.

The conviction of a Royal Marine for murdering an injured Afghan insurgent should not "besmirch" the organisation, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.
Speaking to marines at Downing Street, Mr Cameron said the "appalling" case in no way represented the spirit and proud history of the Royal Marines.
The sergeant, identified only as Marine A, was convicted over the shooting of the unknown man in 2011 on Friday.
A retired commander has said he should be shown leniency when he is sentenced.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24877081