Aunty,

Yes, with what I've read I have formed a strong impression of guilt. Most people form opinions of innocence or guilt before charges go to trial. Think of all the high profile trials of the last 10 years, how many people can honestly say they didn't have a strong impression prior to the jury verdict? Even so, they should be given every resource and opportunity to raise a vigorous defense. That includes great defense lawyers and the time to put together a case for their defense.


Slab,

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Vince, when was the last time you shook a soldier's hand and just said, "Thanks" while resisting any attempt to paint the war as bad? No matter what you print here, only you know the real answer to that.
I have a fairly stock answer now. Depending on gender I say:


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Sorry you had to go [to Iraq]. I didn't buy into the reasons we went into Iraq, but it doesn't mean I am blind to the sacrifices made by everyone who went. Whenever I see a soldiers family member here [in the ER], they always say, I wish my husband (father/son/brother/boyfriend) was here. All your family and friends were thinking that every day you were gone, that they wished you were home and safe. And anybody who can't appreciate what you've given up can kiss my somewhat pale ass.
Anybody who would cheer about what these soldiers have been accused of is sick. The whole thing makes me ill. Don't forget the premise of the original post on this thread...that putting normal healthy people under the constant stress of combat for a long enough time and things will start getting twisted and evil. Any combat vets who would disagree with that?

And if its your son or daughter, husband or wife that stuck over there, then the only cheering I will be doing is the day they come home safely.