Support Organized for SEALs Who Captured Alleged Terrorist -- U.S. News And World Report
The three Navy SEALs being arraigned Monday in Norfolk, Va., for allegedly punching a suspected Iraqi terrorist are set to receive a hero's welcome as they enter court. Friends and dedicated Facebook pages are urging supporters to cheer on the SEALs, who many feel are being unfairly prosecuted by U.S. Central Command.
According to reports, Ahmed Hashim Abed, suspected in the 2004 murder of four Blackwater security guards in Fallujah, Iraq, said his lip was bloodied during his arrest by the SEALs.
A Facebook page, "Support The Navy SEALs who Captured Ahmed Hashim Abed," has sprung up and drawn nearly 45,000 members. "As a nation we must stand behind these men, we must do so with such an overwhelming voice that these men personally hear and feel our support, our thanks, our gratitude, our pride," the page says. "They are true heroes."
Read more ....
Update #1: Navy SEALs are heroes, prosecution is unfair -- Chicago Sun-Times
Update #2: Lawmakers rally to sailors' aid in court martial -- AP
Update #3: Navy Seals Could Face Year in Prison Over Alleged Punching of Terrorist Suspected of Masterminding Fallujah Murders -- CNS News
My Comment: Could this have happened when President Bush was in office .... I doubt it. I view this as a message to the military from the Administration .... there is a new man is in town .... so you better toe our line.
Update #4: SEAL Charge Sheets - read 'em and weep -- CDR Salamander
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