Time to pay the piper

Rockstar · 08-21-13, 12:22 PM

Remember SSGT Bales?

"This bastard stood right in front of me!" said Haji Naim to a military panel of two Colonels, a Lt. Colonel, a Master Sergeant, and two command Sgt. Majors. "I wanted to ask him, ‘What did I do? What have I done to you?'... And he shot me!"

"Swift believes that the defense has an uphill climb. “We know he won’t get a needle stuck in his arm,” he said. “For the defense to get life with the possibility of parole would be an accomplishment. It’s the politics of it. This is by far the worst war crime since Vietnam by American troops. It will absolutely weigh heavily on their decision.”

http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...urce=pulsenews

kraznyi_oktjabr · 08-21-13, 12:29 PM

In my opinion death sentence should have been considered. If jury found it inappropriate punishment then so be it but it should atleast have been on the table.

Stealhead · 08-21-13, 02:13 PM

He murdered 16 people and he they want to give him the chance of parole?Are they joking?

Of course they always try to come up with an excuse.

I do not agree with what the article says feeling that other combat vets will feel sorry for him.I know plenty of guys that where in Vietnam,Iraq,elsewhere that would not find that kind of action acceptable.

Of course the officer that was largely responsible for Mat Lai got pardoned.

Jimbuna · 08-21-13, 02:17 PM

16 murders is an awful lot to consider, in leniency terms

Stealhead · 08-21-13, 02:29 PM

Personally I do not place a higher value on a human life based on who they where or where they are from.We all know that if they had been American citizens they would not have even considered suggesting the guy get the chance of parole.

Dowly · 08-21-13, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealhead

Personally I do not place a higher value on a human life based on who they where or where they are from.We all know that if they had been American citizens they would not have even considered suggesting the guy get the chance of parole.

Precisely.

Wolferz · 08-21-13, 03:12 PM

Four deployments?!?! Now I know the brass are out of their freaking minds!

They, the brass, put this ticking time bomb over there to go off when least expected, like an IED. Now the question in my mind is, were all of these tours voluntary or mandatory? Even the Viet Nam debacle only carried a mandatory one tour and home. This guy should have been posted at home in a training command after two tours.

08-21-13, 12:22 PM	#1
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Time to pay the piper Remember SSGT Bales? "This bastard stood right in front of me!" said Haji Naim to a military panel of two Colonels, a Lt. Colonel, a Master Sergeant, and two command Sgt. Majors. "I wanted to ask him, ‘What did I do? What have I done to you?'... And he shot me!" "Swift believes that the defense has an uphill climb. “We know he won’t get a needle stuck in his arm,” he said. “For the defense to get life with the possibility of parole would be an accomplishment. It’s the politics of it. This is by far the worst war crime since Vietnam by American troops. It will absolutely weigh heavily on their decision.” http://www.thedailybeast.com/article...urce=pulsenews

08-21-13, 12:29 PM	#2
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	In my opinion death sentence should have been considered. If jury found it inappropriate punishment then so be it but it should atleast have been on the table. __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

08-21-13, 02:17 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,526 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	16 murders is an awful lot to consider, in leniency terms __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-21-13, 03:12 PM	#7
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Four deployments?!?! Now I know the brass are out of their freaking minds! They, the brass, put this ticking time bomb over there to go off when least expected, like an IED. Now the question in my mind is, were all of these tours voluntary or mandatory? Even the Viet Nam debacle only carried a mandatory one tour and home. This guy should have been posted at home in a training command after two tours. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

08-21-13, 02:13 PM	#3
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	He murdered 16 people and he they want to give him the chance of parole?Are they joking? Of course they always try to come up with an excuse. I do not agree with what the article says feeling that other combat vets will feel sorry for him.I know plenty of guys that where in Vietnam,Iraq,elsewhere that would not find that kind of action acceptable. Of course the officer that was largely responsible for Mat Lai got pardoned.

08-21-13, 02:29 PM	#5
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Personally I do not place a higher value on a human life based on who they where or where they are from.We all know that if they had been American citizens they would not have even considered suggesting the guy get the chance of parole.