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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He's been in the trenches, both militarily and in government. He's a kind man who tells the truth. [/quote]

By any generally accepted meaning of the term, a "kind" man isn't typically criminally charged by the Army for the beating and simulated execution of another human being.[/quote]

You're so right - horrible man to protect his own troops. Why, he's JUST LIKE ISIS! :roll:

[i]"West said he also threatened to kill Hamoody. Military prosecutors say West followed up on that threat by taking the suspect outside, put him on the ground near a weapons clearing barrel and fired his 9 mm pistol into the barrel.

Apparently not knowing where West's gun was aimed, Hamoody cracked and gave information about the planned ambush on West's convoy, thwarting the attack.

West said there were no further ambushes on U.S. forces in Taji until he was relieved of his leadership post on October 4.West said there were no further ambushes on U.S. forces in Taji until he was relieved of his leadership post on October 4.

"I know the method I used was not right, but I wanted to take care of my soldiers," West testified to a military courtroom of observers and some teary-eyed troops formerly under his command.

Asked if he would have act differently if under similar circumstances again, West testified, "If it's about the lives of my soldiers at stake, I'd go through hell with a gasoline can."[/i]

Seems to me? He's a hero. [/quote]

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