All charges were dropped Thursday against Marine Lance Cpl. Justin L. Sharratt, who had been accused of killing three Iraqi brothers in response to a roadside bomb attack in Haditha in 2005. "The evidence does not support a referral to a court-martial," Lt. Gen. James Mattis wrote in his written decision. Under military law, a commanding general has total jurisdiction over a case.
2007-08-09 06:38:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I agree that common sense prevailed. One of our problems in Iraq stems from the insurgents, partisan warriors, and the civilians all look alike. There are no uniformed combatants on the other side, and as such they deserve no consideration, nor do they deserve any under the Geneva Conventions. If they have not signed onto those conventions, that also negates their protection by them. The terrorists, are murderers, not soldiers, and should be given no more. consideration than rabid dogs.
We are unjustly blamed for all the deaths in the Middle East when the large majority are Muslims killing Muslims.
2007-08-09 06:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the judgment and have not seen any evidence to point to the contrary. The General reviews the evidence and makes a decision based on that on whether or not to continue to a court-martial. An accusation of murder or any felony of that degree is treated the same way in the civilian world-it is called a Grand Jury; they review the evidence and make a finding which is reviewed and appropriate action taken. No everyone accused of something stands trail in the military or non-military justice system.
2007-08-09 07:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by GunnyC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agree
2007-08-09 06:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I Absolutely AGREE with the common sense aspect of the verdict in this case!!
2007-08-09 06:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finally, a trained killer is allowed to do his job and kill. Lets get it on!
I mean this a good way, Marines will tell you they are trained killers.
2007-08-09 06:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No. The accusation of murder is not decided by common sense. It is decided by evidence or lack of same.
2007-08-09 06:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
it is a good decision
2007-08-09 07:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋