Several hundred protesters rallied in support of the group of Soldiers that have become known as the Camp Pendleton 8.
The Camp Pendleton 8 have been in prison at Camp Pendleton since May. They were accused by local Iraqis of killing a disabled man while they were on patrol. If found guilty of premeditated murder they will face the death penalty. [source]
There have been a lot of rumors and speculation about these 8 Soldiers. Heavy questions of their conduct remain unanswered and will only come to light with a full investigation and fair trial. Both military and defense attorneys will not confirm that the Soldiers confessed, eventhough that was widely reported as fact in the media and on blogs a few weeks ago.
While there are still liberals carrying-on about the treatment of prisoners-of-war at Gitmo, very few seem concerned about these Soldiers, except to judge them as guilty without benefit of trial.
I have to believe that the military tribunal will be fair and unbiased and certainly will not be colored by the MSM hoping for a sensational story of Soldiers doing wrong.
Until they are proven guilty in a military tribunal, I say INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. And I am MUCH more concerned for their well-being than I am about the prisoners-of-war at Gitmo.
And I’m not the only one.
Michelle Malkin has video of the rally and more.
The Tracey Press has information Article 32 hearings.
Morning Coffee has a comparison between the press these Soldier’s have gotten and the Miami 7 al-Quada wannabes. Others with media coverage comparison: Sister Toldjah,
The Captain’s Journal tackles the propaganda war that this incident is a part of.
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I wateched the video and was so touched by the one grandfather going up and down the line of protestors personally thanking each of them! The insurgents in Iraq are getting a better deal then these soldiers and that is horrendous!
That’s the truth Anna - it just makes me sick. If I lived anywhere near there I’d be out there myself.
TUESDAY’S BEST OPEN POST…
Remember this picture? Just one of many–but all the uproar and all the shrilling over the disrespect of Islam. I find it disgusting that daily Islam is insulting the Western ways of life-our religion, Christianity or Judaism. The hypocritical nature…..
Petition link to support our soldiers:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/202106093
Below is a blog regarding the fundrasing efforts on
behalf of Lance Cpl Jerry Shumate currently being
held, with six other Marines and 1 Navy Medic, at Camp
Pendleton in connection with the Al-Hamdania incident.
Whether, you support the war or not, surely you
believe an accused should have the access to the best
defense possible. The families caught up in this
situation aren’t prominent. They aren’t rich. They are
just average folks caught up in a complex situation
where often only the sophisticated, the well
connected, the rich can be assured a fair shake.
http://friendsofjerry.blogspot.com.
I sincerely feel for these servicemen wrongfully charged for crimes that come with a war. No matter how you cut it, we are in War in Iraq. It is totally disgusting to me that soldiers have to stand the wrap for the eloquent orders from commissioned officers. But this is George W. Bush’s war and that is how things are done under his watch. May God help us.
Hello!
I am part of the Pendleton 8 Rally Battalion that shows up every Saturday to Free the Pendleton 8!
The Rick Amato Show will broadcasting LIVE on Saturday, September 16. There is a link to hear it ONLINE.
Also, if you wish to donate to a general fund where 100% will be applied among the Pendleton 8, go to our website.
Death to the Pendleton 8 or anyone if these crimes were commited. The military should be held to even higher stardards of being just and fair because of the position. Dont be weenies if you cant handle dont join it!
Screw the pendleton 8 and let them die if they did the crime.
FLAG WAVERS GO HOME.. and let the US justice do its job. On 2nd hand you should put the flag down and find a job.. walmart is looking for greeters.