Tucson soldier blows whistle on Iraq rape/murder

[Marc and Olga 0]

Story

This is a story about the soldier that blew the whistle on the Rape/murder that made big news...

Both he and his father worked at the casino with me as blackjack dealers!

I read it in the paper tonight and was stunned!

Marc

[Ban Hammer 13,776]

Story

This is a story about the soldier that blew the whistle on the Rape/murder that made big news...

Both he and his father worked at the casino with me as blackjack dealers!

I read it in the paper tonight and was stunned!

Marc

he's a good man, he did the right thing

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

He did the right thing.

[Veiled Princess 1]

This also makes you wonder how many other witnesses there are to crimes of this nature who have been intimidated into not coming forward...

who now lives with the fear of payback from other soldiers. A U.S. senator has told the Army that Watt has "received threats," and the Army says it is investigating whether Watt is in danger.

I'm also curious if he would have been moved to come forward if it had just been the girl and her family who had been terrorized and killed or if it was more because his brothers were getting payback for what those soldiers did..

[Joey559 1]

This also makes you wonder how many other witnesses there are to crimes of this nature who have been intimidated into not coming forward...

who now lives with the fear of payback from other soldiers. A U.S. senator has told the Army that Watt has "received threats," and the Army says it is investigating whether Watt is in danger.

I'm also curious if he would have been moved to come forward if it had just been the girl and her family who had been terrorized and killed or if it was more because his brothers were getting payback for what those soldiers did..

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

This also makes you wonder how many other witnesses there are to crimes of this nature who have been intimidated into not coming forward...

who now lives with the fear of payback from other soldiers. A U.S. senator has told the Army that Watt has "received threats," and the Army says it is investigating whether Watt is in danger.

I'm also curious if he would have been moved to come forward if it had just been the girl and her family who had been terrorized and killed or if it was more because his brothers were getting payback for what those soldiers did..

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

Of course it's disgusting. Her 'heroes' purposely do horrible horrible things to people with no thought of ever coming forward. Ever. She can't comprehend 'doing the right thing'.

Edited September 14, 2006 by LuckyStrike

[Veiled Princess 1]

This also makes you wonder how many other witnesses there are to crimes of this nature who have been intimidated into not coming forward...

who now lives with the fear of payback from other soldiers. A U.S. senator has told the Army that Watt has "received threats," and the Army says it is investigating whether Watt is in danger.

I'm also curious if he would have been moved to come forward if it had just been the girl and her family who had been terrorized and killed or if it was more because his brothers were getting payback for what those soldiers did..

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

Of course it's disgusting. Her 'heroes' purposely do horrible horrible things to people with no thought of ever coming forward. Ever. She can't comprehend 'doing the right thing'.

In the article the man says the only thing that got his goat was that this Green guy had gone back to the states and all this bad stuff was happening to his 'brothers' because of what Green had done.

Don't tell me that they don't have a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy in the military.

I'm glad this guy came forward but why did it take so long if it was for the right reasons?

ETA: if you know me so well why don't you name one of my 'heros'???

Edited September 14, 2006 by Veiled Princess

[heishe 2]

This also makes you wonder how many other witnesses there are to crimes of this nature who have been intimidated into not coming forward...

who now lives with the fear of payback from other soldiers. A U.S. senator has told the Army that Watt has "received threats," and the Army says it is investigating whether Watt is in danger.

I'm also curious if he would have been moved to come forward if it had just been the girl and her family who had been terrorized and killed or if it was more because his brothers were getting payback for what those soldiers did..

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

Of course it's disgusting. Her 'heroes' purposely do horrible horrible things to people with no thought of ever coming forward. Ever. She can't comprehend 'doing the right thing'.

In the article the man says the only thing that got his goat was that this Green guy had gone back to the states and all this bad stuff was happening to his 'brothers' because of what Green had done.

Don't tell me that they don't have a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy in the military.

I'm glad this guy came forward but why did it take so long if it was for the right reasons?

ETA: if you know me so well why don't you name one of my 'heros'???

Borat

[Ban Hammer 13,776]

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

what do you base that statement on? experience?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

This also makes you wonder how many other witnesses there are to crimes of this nature who have been intimidated into not coming forward...

who now lives with the fear of payback from other soldiers. A U.S. senator has told the Army that Watt has "received threats," and the Army says it is investigating whether Watt is in danger.

I'm also curious if he would have been moved to come forward if it had just been the girl and her family who had been terrorized and killed or if it was more because his brothers were getting payback for what those soldiers did..

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

Of course it's disgusting. Her 'heroes' purposely do horrible horrible things to people with no thought of ever coming forward. Ever. She can't comprehend 'doing the right thing'.

In the article the man says the only thing that got his goat was that this Green guy had gone back to the states and all this bad stuff was happening to his 'brothers' because of what Green had done.

Don't tell me that they don't have a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy in the military.

I'm glad this guy came forward but why did it take so long if it was for the right reasons?

ETA: if you know me so well why don't you name one of my 'heros'???

Good point...but apparantly some people see the world in two shades...black and white.

[Ban Hammer 13,776]

In the article the man says the only thing that got his goat was that this Green guy had gone back to the states and all this bad stuff was happening to his 'brothers' because of what Green had done.

Don't tell me that they don't have a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy in the military.

I'm glad this guy came forward but why did it take so long if it was for the right reasons?

ETA: if you know me so well why don't you name one of my 'heros'???

what does this mean?

[Joey559 1]

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

what do you base that statement on? experience?

Gah! Please don't make me chase down articles. I'm not putting down the military AT ALL. Like an social group they have their secrets, their loyalty to eachother, their hesitation at 'snitching on their own'...Hell, boy scouts, frats, any group have that! And this man and his family obviously have a strong loyalty and history with the military. And he's gone and put himself as the article says against some of his brothers. I applaud his actions and i'm sickened by the thought that some people in this world cant' see good without looking for the bad, that was my comment.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

This also makes you wonder how many other witnesses there are to crimes of this nature who have been intimidated into not coming forward...

who now lives with the fear of payback from other soldiers. A U.S. senator has told the Army that Watt has "received threats," and the Army says it is investigating whether Watt is in danger.

I'm also curious if he would have been moved to come forward if it had just been the girl and her family who had been terrorized and killed or if it was more because his brothers were getting payback for what those soldiers did..

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

Of course it's disgusting. Her 'heroes' purposely do horrible horrible things to people with no thought of ever coming forward. Ever. She can't comprehend 'doing the right thing'.

In the article the man says the only thing that got his goat was that this Green guy had gone back to the states and all this bad stuff was happening to his 'brothers' because of what Green had done.

Don't tell me that they don't have a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy in the military.

I'm glad this guy came forward but why did it take so long if it was for the right reasons?

ETA: if you know me so well why don't you name one of my 'heros'???

I'll name two.

Hamas

Hizbollah

[one...two...tree 2,762]

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

what do you base that statement on? experience?

Gah! Please don't make me chase down articles. I'm not putting down the military AT ALL. Like an social group they have their secrets, their loyalty to eachother, their hesitation at 'snitching on their own'...Hell, boy scouts, frats, any group have that! And this man and his family obviously have a strong loyalty and history with the military. And he's gone and put himself as the article says against some of his brothers. I applaud his actions and i'm sickened by the thought that some people in this world cant' see good without looking for the bad, that was my comment.

Was Veiled Princess being cynical with her remarks or pragmatic? I'd say the latter. Speaking up was the right thing to do on it's own merit, but that doesn't mean his motives were completely altruistic. He should be commended for doing the right thing, but that doesn't necessarily make him a hero.

[Welshcookie 17]

That's a disgusting thing to say...he did a brave thing that, whether some believe it or not, could cost him his own life. No doubt it's already cost him his career. Military types often apply the mouth closed policy to every aspect of the life and for every one officer that's praising him I'm sure 20 more aren't so happy. To try to lessen what he's done, to seek dishonor in him, is disheartening to see. I should just stick to the visa related questions on this board, the rest is really starting to make me sick.

what do you base that statement on? experience?

I certainly don't believe that.....