Could the marines use religious beliefs as a scapgoat?

[JohnR]

It is not what we as Americans are "supposed" to do and this instance - no matter how much certain people will call foul - is far more the exception than the rule.

What 99% of us here in this board don't have is the right to sit on some highground and crucify these guys. They should be disciplined fairly in however their superiors see fit - not as pawns in a political game to sacrifice someone.

This has happened for all time, and this really isn't bad compared to the other side, though they might get offended and we do have to assuage their sensibilities (yawn).

Once out guys start strapping bombs on 12 year old kids to send them blowing up schools for girls, we'll have a problem. Urinating on a dead guy that tries to kill you and your buds plus half the kids in the area? I'm not all worked up about it.

[spence]

Originally Posted by JohnR

What 99% of us here in this board don't have is the right to sit on some highground and crucify these guys. They should be disciplined fairly in however their superiors see fit - not as pawns in a political game to sacrifice someone.

I've not seen anyone, even in the media do that.

Given though, that there appears to perhaps be a serious dialogue happening to broker a peace deal with the Taliban, a potentially disruptive event like this is certainly important.

Our government needs to eat crow here for political reasons. I'm sure the Marines will find a reasonable non-judicial punishment.

-spence