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That blog is a CIVILIAN lawyer not a military lawyer. Put out to try to generate political pressure for his client. that is what lawyers do - try to get the best opinon before, during and afterwards for the client.
If the CO was replaced due to actions about Manning; why are the same actions still happening under a new CO?
The Warrant officer took him off of suicide watch as order; yet civilian reports indicate that he is possible for POI.
He is military and subject to the military rules; not civilian rules. He knew what he did when he signed up and apparnetly enough evidence exists that he knew that he broke rules enough to put hiim in this situation.
Now he will have to convince someone that he either did not do the crime, should not be held accountable for the crime or should have mercy shown on him.
As to the fact that we are not at war; tell Congress, the Executive branch and the people overseas putting their lives on the line. It may not be a declared war, but it is still sanctioned by Congress, directed by the PResident and executed by the military
If the CO was replaced due to actions about Manning; why are the same actions still happening under a new CO?
The Warrant officer took him off of suicide watch as order; yet civilian reports indicate that he is possible for POI.
He is military and subject to the military rules; not civilian rules. He knew what he did when he signed up and apparnetly enough evidence exists that he knew that he broke rules enough to put hiim in this situation.
Now he will have to convince someone that he either did not do the crime, should not be held accountable for the crime or should have mercy shown on him.
As to the fact that we are not at war; tell Congress, the Executive branch and the people overseas putting their lives on the line. It may not be a declared war, but it is still sanctioned by Congress, directed by the PResident and executed by the military