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MohRokTah

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2. Given the UCMJ and the circumstances of the case, it is reasonable.

Reply to The Straight Story (Original post)

Mon Apr 14, 2014, 01:45 PM

Apr 2014

I know that's probably not going to be popular around here, but the UCMJ bears little resemblance to civilian justice. Under the standard justice system she would have been sentenced to ten years, maximum, and there's a good chance charges would have been reduced prior to litigation, reducing the overall impact dramatically. Furthermore, there would ahve been a good chance for a plea bargain in civilian courts.

The UCMJ, however, is very different and this is a just sentence under the UCMJ.

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That's fucked up gopiscrap Apr 2014 #1

Given the UCMJ and the circumstances of the case, it is reasonable. MohRokTah Apr 2014 #2

meanwhile our military who murder women and kids go free and get a great retirement package nt msongs Apr 2014 #5

It's difficult to convict for murder under combat conditions. MohRokTah Apr 2014 #6

Good... Hip_Flask Apr 2014 #3

That's Murika for you. Oakenshield Apr 2014 #4

Whereas, the CIA torturers and drone operators who actually harm people walk free. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #7