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2004-09-11 Iraq-Jordan

US soldier killed Iraqi 'in pity' [very difficult judgement call]

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Posted by Zenster 2004-09-11 11:13:09 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I agree, I would never want to face the question. However from an objective perspective, it seems to be a two-way -- I'm pretty sure that the RoE didn't allow him to make even that "humane" gesture, but there is no evidence that he in any way used illegal weapons. I would clear him of the latter charge, but might or might not convict on the former.

Posted by Edward Yee 2004-09-11 12:16:29 PM|| [http://edwardyee.fanworks.net] 2004-09-11 12:16:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 give him a ride, right, Lt JG Kerry?

Posted by Frank G 2004-09-11 12:23:52 PM|| 2004-09-11 12:23:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 This problem has long been resolved with the question: "Are you a qualified doctor?" The irony is that some of the most astoundingly gruesome injuries can be mended, and that head wounds are among the worst of them. There *is* no longer any authorized "mercy killing" permitted, because it is a lose-lose scenario.

Posted by Anonymoose 2004-09-11 12:26:33 PM|| 2004-09-11 12:26:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Sounds good to me, Anonymoose.

Posted by Edward Yee 2004-09-11 8:54:39 PM|| [http://edwardyee.fanworks.net] 2004-09-11 8:54:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 This one does not look too tough to me (former US Army Infantry Officer). Convict him, and then sentence him to time already served in pre-trail confinement. Extenuating and mitigating circumstances. That's what those provisions are for. Having sat on both special and general courts martial boards, there does not appear to be any doubt or issues about the facts (assuming that there was no well-equipped hosptial 50 yards away).

Sadly, this Captian is likely wshed up as a career officer, if that was his chosen path. Too bad 'probably a good man.

Posted by Lone Ranger 2004-09-11 9:31:09 PM|| 2004-09-11 9:31:09 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Lone Ranger, since you are someone who has sat on a military bench, thank you for your assessment herein. I predict mitigating circumstances in this case, as you have too. Sadly, I also anticipate an end to Maynulet's career. One can only hope that Captain Maynulet is satisfied with his decision to save someone from the suffering he seems to have so directly witnessed. In no respect do I envy the decisions he's had to make.

PS: Anonymoose, your one question about medical ability reflects a majority of the common sense issues surrounding this case. Thank you.

Posted by Zenster 2004-09-12 12:42:02 AM|| 2004-09-12 12:42:02 AM|| Front Page Top

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