"U.S. Marine kills wounded insurgent" Petition

[cema]

I did not sign it.

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I did!!!

[progulshik.livejournal.com]

Why you did not?

[cema.livejournal.com]

I think such cases need to be studied, case by case, in military courts. In most cases, I am sure, the accused will be let free, and in such cases they deserve some kind of official recognition, not a medal, but a kind of letter of appreciation or something. In some cases, however, there will be abuse, and these should be prosecuted.

[email-animal.livejournal.com]

A more interesting question is why you, after deciding you won't be singing it, mentioned it here...

(ps. I, obviously, did not sign it).

[progulshik.livejournal.com]

what are you talking about?
...>>there will be abuse,<<...

shame on you.

[cema.livejournal.com]

There will be abuse. Every army has some. Marines are professionals and would not usually abuse the rules. However, there are and always will be exceptions. There is a good reason judicial system exists, isn't there? I cannot vouchsafe for its 100% accuracy in making decisions, but neither can one when seaking for the marines in a battle.

As for this particular case, people may confuse the following situations: (1) The shooting was the right thing to do; (2) the shooting was wrong, but the marine followed the rules and therefore did the right thing, and the killed Iraqi is an unfortunate victim of conditions; (3) the shooting was wrong and the marine has to be punished. I think a careful consideration will cleaar this up. I am inclined to see this as (2), but I would postpone any judgement.

[cema.livejournal.com]

Because I think this is an interesting phenomenon. Opinions on both sides seem to be formed without much independent thinking, and still they run strong.

You might also ask me why I mention stayput.org while not adhering to their political agenda. A phenomenon. :-)

Some typos

[cema.livejournal.com]

I am prone to little typos recently, but which word I meant to write when I wrote "seaking" I have no idea.

Opinions on both sides seem to be formed without much independent thinking

[vkelman.livejournal.com]

Totally agree.

[email-animal.livejournal.com]

Opinions on both sides seem to be formed without much independent thinking, and still they run strong.

It surprises you?

From my particular standpoint, I do not find this petition, or a possible alternative petition to stop killing Iraqis, interesting. They are absolutely predictable, and, at this stage, serve no purpose.

Re: Some typos

[email-animal.livejournal.com]

speaking?

[cema.livejournal.com]

Yeah, possibly.

[cema.livejournal.com]

It does not surprise me. But I think it is an interesting phenomenon. I also thought that some of my friends might want to sign it.