Tell me the Rules of Engagement and presence of JAG Lawyers in Combat Command HQ's is not a very dangerous combination for Troops engaged in Combat Operations in Afghanistan!
This is a tragedy of huge proportions!
It is time we bring the Troops Home!
If we are not only going to put them at great risk by the ROE's but then prosecute them for Murder when there was no Malice or Evil latent to violate or ignore the ROE's.....then we might as well pack up and go home because the Taliban will have won the War.
Seems a long time ago someone had something to say about situations like this.....
It really ain't the place nor time to reel off rhyming diction, but yet we'll write a final rhyme while waiting crucifixion. For we bequeath a parting tip of sound advice for such men who come in transport ships to polish off the Dutchman. If you encounter any Boers, you really must not loot 'em, and if you wish to leave these shores, for pity's sake, don't shoot 'em. Let's toss a bumper down our throat before we pass to Heaven, and toast a trim-set petticoat we leave behind in Devon.
US 1stLT Clint Lorance Gets 20 Years in Leavenworth for Ordering Attack on Taliban