Category Archives: Command influence

Sgt. Bergdahl and President Obama — Updated


Will a court martial determine whether he deserted, committed treason or another other serious offense? What difference does it make now? An article at Blackfive titled Big Problems With Bergdahl Deal is the best I have read thus far about the ransoming of Sgt. … Continue reading

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Further thoughts on Koran burning in Afghanistan


There have been a few developments and some of them are good. In this article, I wrote about recent Koran burnings and the military justice implications.  Little if any reliable further information emerged until today: PUL-E-ALAM, Afghanistan — Military investigators … Continue reading

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What happens after Korans are burned in Afghanistan?


Who did it, why and under what circumstances? What should and should not be done? The military justice system demands justice for our troops.  It does not permit revenge upon them to curry favor with others, even our enemies. The … Continue reading

Posted in Abuse of Power, Afghanistan, Appeasement, Command influence, Cultural differences, Empathy, Freedom, Headlines, Islamic rage, JAG, Justice, Koran burning, Korans, Law and Order, Limitation on Authority, Military, Military justice, Muslims, Obama, Opinion, Peace, Political Correctness, Religion, Riots, United States, Urination | Tagged , | 9 Comments