Military court weighing fate of condemned soldier. What Are Your Thoughts?

2014-11-19T14:26:07-05:00

From: Army Times

A former U.S. soldier sentenced to death for killing two fellow soldiers and injuring 14 others in an attack in Kuwait is pinning his hopes of staying alive on an argument jurors should have never seen his diary.

Attorneys for 43-year-old Hasan K. Akbar argued on Tuesday that the one-time sergeant's writings, which include details of how he converted to radical Islam, were so inflammatory, that without the proper context, jurors were most likely to focus on the most damaging parts while considering whether to impose a death sentence.

"They didn't present the information in any meaningful way," said Lt. Col. John Potter, a military lawyer arguing the case for Akbar before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in Washington.

Akbar was with the 326th Engineer Battalion of the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, when he was sentenced to death in 2005. He killed Army Capt. Christopher S. Seifert and Air Force Maj. Gregory L. Stone in Kuwait two years earlier during the early days of the Iraq war.

Prosecutors say he threw four hand grenades into tents as members of his division slept, then fired his rifle at soldiers in the ensuing chaos on March 23, 2003. A military jury at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, convicted Akbar and handed down the sentence. The military has not carried out an execution since 1961. Akbar is one of five ex-soldiers facing a death sentence, the only one for actions in the Iraq war.

Potter told the judges the defense failed to prepare witnesses and errantly let jurors see Akbar's diary, which contained multiple anti-American passages.

Potter said allowing the jury to read the diary "eviscerated the defense in any meaningful way."

"We think the diary, there's no tactical reason to submit the diary," Potter said.

In one entry dated Feb. 23, 2002, Akbar wrote that he believed staying in the Army would eventually lead him to prison.

"I had a premonition that if I re-enlisted I would find myself in jail. That is probably true because I already want to kill several of them," Akbar wrote of his fellow soldiers.

The judges hearing the case focused on how the diary fit into the rest of the defense strategy, asking whether attorneys did anything to put the passages in the context of Akbar's pre-military life or any mental issues he may have had.

Potter noted that the defense put on 38 minutes of mitigation evidence and argument and didn't present any testimony from his family to humanize him. Instead, the lawyers failed by letting jurors pick through the diary and focus on the passages that left their client in the worst possible light.

Prosecutors said Akbar's defense attorneys acted in his best interest to try and prevent a death sentence from being issued in one of the "most egregious offenses in modern military history." The defense attorneys focused on the most viable arguments and witnesses, Maj. Kenneth Borgnino said.

Prosecutors noted that much of Akbar's family likely wouldn't have made a good impression on the witness stand.

The judges did not indicate when a ruling would be issued.

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/crime/2014/11/19/akbar-appeal-111914/19265341/

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 2:33 PM

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So...convicted of killing two fellow soldiers and injuring 14 others, and the defense team is upset about his diary? Really?

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Nov 19 at 2014 2:31 PM

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Outside the fact of the diary he should have the death sentence due the nature of the crime. Come on he used hand grenades and then shot at fellow soldiers. That should be enough.

Response by SSG Peter Ludlum made Nov 19 at 2014 2:36 PM

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He had his day in court, he was convicted, now get him out uniform and onto that table. One of his victims was a friend. Firing squad is what he should get but I will be ok with LETHAL INJECTION. I can only hope he gets one of those bad batches so it takes just a little longer. Sorry but Major Stone was a good man. Knew him when he was in the Hawaii Air Guard.

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Nov 19 at 2014 2:40 PM

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I'll pull the trigger myself. In recognition of the Government's asset-constrained environment, I'll also buy the ammunition. Should only take one round, but maybe two - in order to be on the safe side.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 19 at 2014 2:39 PM

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This one is pretty simple.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Nov 19 at 2014 2:55 PM

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I posted this thread awhile ago about this case. I remember that night like it was yesterday. The sky was unusually dark. I remember not being able to see any stars in the sky that night which we all know was not normal for Kuwait. I remember the chaos that followed. I remember CSM Womack establishing command and control over the BDE HQ area; coming into the command tent and saying we were authorized to use lethal force on anyone that didn't identify themselves. I remember the next morning waking up and hearing the report that CPT Seifert and MAJ Stone were killed. Shortly after Akbar was captured, he was put on a Blackhawk and flown off Camp Pennsylvania. Akbar is a coward. He earned his new title of "Inmate" which is how I refer to him. I proudly wear my remembrance bracelet for CPT Seifert everyday. Akbar deserves to get the needle.

Okay, sorry for the rant. If anyone would like to know more about what it was like that night I highly encourage them to check out the book that CSM Womack wrote "Embedded Enemy". The first few pages of this book were written just days after the attack. The book is out for sale on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel. Please note a percentage of the sales go to the Benjamin Seifert College Fund. Ben was 3 years old when he dad was killed and we are working hard to ensure he is taken care when he goes to school.

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While some on this site probably aren't familiar with this case, those that do might be interested in knowing that Inmate Akbar now has a date for his appeal. His appeal is set to go before a judge on November 18th. Akbar was responsible for the Soldier-on-Solider attack that occurred March 22 - 23, 2003. He threw several grenades into the tents housing COL Hodges and CSM Womack as well as the rest of the BCT Command team. During the attack,...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 3:01 PM

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What is there to discuss? He's a traitor. Nothing more needs to be said...

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Nov 19 at 2014 3:04 PM

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F** this guy. F** him right in his F**ing erse with a f**ing grenade. F*8ing traitor.

Pardon my French.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 3:08 PM

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For garbage like this dude they should bring back the torture rack and sentence him to life in it

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Nov 19 at 2014 3:30 PM

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So let me get is right. He, or his lawyers, is arguing that what he wrote is so damaging that the jurors should not have been allowed to see that evidence? Well I think all the evidence was pretty damning? I think it takes a special kind of person to argue that evidence should not be used because it might cause the criminal to be convicted?

Response by CPO Bernie Penkin made Nov 19 at 2014 3:34 PM

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It was an act of treason. Death penalty should be the only option.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 3:40 PM

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My only question is why is this P.O.S. still alive.

Response by LTC Scott O'Neil made Nov 19 at 2014 3:59 PM

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I remember reading about this incident, Who cares about the diary and writings. He had his day in court and was found guilty by a jury of his peers.

He did the crime there is no denying there were eye witnesses of him shooting and murdering his fellow soldiers.

After all is said and done, it is time to pay the piper. He did the crime, now it is time for him to pay the price for his treachery.

He is a traitor and a coward. May hi soul rot in hell for what he did.

Response by LT Clint Davis made Nov 19 at 2014 4:06 PM

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Give him to the Navy, we can scuttle him off the aft end of the ship with the rest of the garbage... let the ocean do with him what she will!

Response by MSgt Roger Lalik made Nov 19 at 2014 4:13 PM

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Regardless, doesn't make his victims any less dead.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Nov 19 at 2014 4:14 PM

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It is quite disturbing not only in this case, but a myriad of others that we tax payers financially support decades of incarceration and appeals for folks who are deemed guilty over and over. If the courts and folks of our great nation would carry out sentences immediately and harshly, maybe we could curve some of the radical crimes we endure as a nation.

Response by SPC David S. made Nov 19 at 2014 4:58 PM

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Not only is he a traitor he is a coward. He can take his diary and stick it with the sun don't shine. There is no honor in his actions regardless of his rantings in his diary. Save the 79 cents and throw his ass from a plane. I'll pack the chute.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 5:06 PM

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i'm surprised he is even alive. if he was shooting at soldiers did no body shoot back at him? I have not heard of this as ive was just over ten when this apparently happened. is there a link to the full story of what had happened back then?

Response by PO1 Michael Fullmer made Nov 19 at 2014 6:44 PM

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I didnt realize this clown was still around. What ever the reason is, he shouldnt be. Caught red-handed he should have been shot on the spot. Classification of domestic terrorism should be the charge and death the punishment. Sorry, just how I feel.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 6:48 PM

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It has been over 10 years since this turd was convicted of his crimes.

I nominate MAJ Nidal Hassan to carry out his death sentence... with a hand grenade. That should solve the problem.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 7:52 PM

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What is the point of a death sentence if it is not used? 1961? Didn't realize the military was so soft. He should be dead already.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 8:27 PM

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Strap 4 grenades to his chest and watch the fireworks.

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Nov 19 at 2014 8:31 PM

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Death before dishonor .... well I guess he doesn't agree.

Response by CPL Rick Stasny made Nov 19 at 2014 8:46 PM

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I hope that the fires in hell are well stoked the day that POS gets there. I can't believe he's still in uniform.

Response by CSM David Heidke made Nov 19 at 2014 9:23 PM

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I would like to see the Military courts resurrect some quick but graphic form of execution like hanging, or firing squad for this kind of offense. This guy is an animal, and should be put to death like one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 9:59 PM

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250 Iraqi Dinar says his death sentence get overturned

Response by LTC Dr Richard Wasserman, LTC (R) made Nov 19 at 2014 10:10 PM

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Death sentence works for me.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 19 at 2014 11:49 PM

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I never want to see this person wearing a uniform ever again.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Nov 20 at 2014 12:01 AM

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I hadn't heard of this before but any serviceman who turns on his brothers and sisters should have the harshest of punishments. For me that means life in prison, not death. Some crimes deserve a lifetime of suffering, death is to quick. Yea you heard me, I think life in prison is worse than a death sentence.

Response by PO1 Ken Johnson made Nov 20 at 2014 7:43 AM

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I would rank him below Susan Smith when it comes to "cutting a deal". I would be more apt to forgive her than him! I just don't think it gets any worse than killing your fellow soldiers in a battlefield situation.

It's God who will judge him, it's our job to set up the face to face meeting!

Response by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM made Nov 20 at 2014 9:38 AM

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A few points and historical facts:
- Military justice is administered for a few different reasons: punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation, and good order and discipline.
- PVT Akbar received due process and was properly convicted by a military court martial.
- The issue of PVT Akbar's diary is a technical issue and a minor issue at best. If I were a court martial member, I would have convicted him on the facts that he killed 2 and wounded 14 alone regardless of what he wrote in his diary or what his motivations were.
- PVT Akbar deserves to be executed for the crime that he committed. Goes to punishment and deterrence.
- The US Army has not executed a Soldier on death row since about 1961.
- There are about nine Soldiers currently on death row at Fort Leavenworth.
- Unfortunately, the probability that PVT Akbar will be executed for his crime is very low at best regardless of how the US Court of Appeals rules. Unfortunately, the same can be said for former MAJ Hasan. These two will most likely die of old age in military prison. If so, this is a crime as well.

Response by SPC James Trayer made Nov 20 at 2014 10:05 AM

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He has no right to be alive. I was being mobilized when this came on the tv, and everybody in my unit agreed , he should have been shot on sight!! What are we waiting for? Get rid of this trash!!! Should not be on that uniform!!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 11:34 AM

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Wow! Guess the military is still on that coddle every Soldier stuff, huh? What part of he fragged two Soldiers and shot at others in the chaos didn't they understand? Let me guess....there's a possibility that they got the wrong guy, right? Guess when the Hooahs that tackled the guy was tackling the wrong guy that was throwing the grenades and shooting the gun. F'n fry this fucker, do it like yesterday.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Nov 20 at 2014 12:57 PM

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Just in case anyone is interested in the book I mentioned in my earlier comment. Here is a link to it on Amazon.com. I've yet to open my copy beyond the front cover but I heard its a great book. I'm just not sure if I'm ready to read it and live through that night again. I'm actually hoping to go to Chris's grave site for the first time in 10+ years next weekend. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him sitting in the S2 office looking over maps and whatnot. He was a heck of man and was taken from us too soon. I just hope he is looking down upon and seeing what we are doing and cracking that huge smile he has.

Amazon.com: Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat (9780989800808): Bart E. Womack: Books

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 2:03 PM

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Give him a concrete necklace and drop him in the Atlantic

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 2:06 PM

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As of 2012, in Texas, the cost of the lethal injection cocktail was $1286.86. I'm not sure how much the Government pays for that- probably a lot more.

With that being said, wouldn't it be cheaper, and to save the Taxpayers some money, to just go back to using a firing squad? A 5.56 NATO round would be very cost effective.

Response by Capt Chris McVeigh made Nov 20 at 2014 2:07 PM

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What exactly is the argument here? He was convicted of the killings and at this point the defense isn't denying that he did it. The sentence is fine based on that alone and should still be the death penalty.

I'm fairly sure the jury wasn't thinking "Oh he only threw grenades and shot at fellow soldiers, that's not to bad. Wait he wrote angry things in his journal to? That's going to far, he needs the death penalty for that."

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 21 at 2014 7:21 AM

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Regular or extra crispy? Bu-bye!

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Nov 21 at 2014 9:49 AM

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So killing two and injuring 14 other Soldiers isn't enough for the death penalty? The jury decided his fate based solely on the writings in his journal? REALLY? This seems like lawyering at is worst to me.

While I agree everyone deserves a vigorous defense, if legally sufficient for the penalty imposed, get on with it.

Response by SGT Kenneth Goode made Nov 21 at 2014 11:31 AM

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I worked in a prison and I am against the death penalty. Just because its ends it too quick. I much rather see a person like this spend the rest of his life getting pounded by Bubba every night for a pack of ram noodles than to be put out of his misery.

Response by SPC Ronald Williams made Nov 21 at 2014 11:40 AM

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Sad day but only God can judge

Response by MSgt Rob Weston made Nov 21 at 2014 11:44 AM

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I don't care what religion, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation; this POS betrayed his brothers and sisters breaking the sacred trust of his comrades.

Response by LCpl André Bossé made Nov 21 at 2014 11:57 AM

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A pair of pruning snips and a sawzall, dismantle his ass piece by piece...

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2014 12:35 PM

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They should strap him down on a grenade.

Response by PO3 John Jeter made Nov 21 at 2014 12:39 PM

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I vote we give him a Bin Laden burial......If he is still alive when he goes out the aircraft, so much the better.....

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Nov 21 at 2014 12:46 PM

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OK I have to ask each and everyone of you.... after seeing this and knowing what this traitor did... who is still for having muslims in the ranks next to them in a hot zone?? Not I Maliki!!!!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2014 12:57 PM

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He will never receive the true punishment deserved. The best hope is for peace for all the victims and their family's. May God bless each and everyone of them.

Response by SPC Larry Brown made Nov 21 at 2014 2:03 PM

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He should have to face a firing squad.

Response by SGT Artiesa Woods made Nov 21 at 2014 3:21 PM

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IMHO, the diary is irrelevant...he should get the death penalty anyway. He killed two brothers and injured another 14 with the intent to kill them...that is more than enough to meet the criteria for the death penalty.

Response by SPC Derek Godin made Nov 21 at 2014 3:19 PM

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KILL THIS FUCKER ALREADY

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2014 3:53 PM

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He should be put to death by firing Squad and body buried at sea for his actions! Jurors seen his diary doesn't change the fact that he committed the crime; therefore, he should face the penalty. ...we have no place for such a person in our society!

Response by PO1 Ron Clark made Nov 21 at 2014 5:35 PM

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"Instead, the lawyers failed by letting jurors pick through the diary and focus on the passages that left their client in the worst possible light". "When you kill your Unit members for doing what they are trained to do! What good light can you be put in?

Response by CPO John Best made Nov 21 at 2014 5:51 PM

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Burn him at the stake. Slowly.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2014 6:41 PM

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No matter what justice from above it better than men's law so I guess he got what he deserved.

Response by SGT Steven Ransbottom made Nov 21 at 2014 6:55 PM

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The man murdered in cold blood, he was convicted, it is time to execute the sentence. We can save the bullet and tie him to a cypress stump in the southern swamps and let the swamp creatures have their way....

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2014 7:00 PM

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Cut his pecker off and shove it in bergdahls mouth

Response by MSgt Steven Smith made Nov 21 at 2014 8:26 PM

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Hang his ass with a short rope so he dies a slow death.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2014 9:13 PM

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He killed two of his own countrymen and brothers in arms , what other verdict does a traitor like him want ?? Guilty as charged , do the crime and pay the price for your sins

Response by SPC Donald Howerton made Nov 21 at 2014 10:10 PM

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Firing squad please

Response by MSG Karl Arrington made Nov 21 at 2014 10:37 PM

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Umm, I don't think the diary was prejudicial. It was the fact that he threw four grenades into tents of sleeping Soldiers then shot others while they were came out of the other tents. It's time for the military to conduct its first execution since 1961.

Response by PO2 Chris Romero made Nov 21 at 2014 10:40 PM

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He knew damn well what he was doing he commited treason and sedition and deserves to get what is coming to him.

Response by SGT Kris Larsh made Nov 21 at 2014 10:58 PM

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I was in the company at Fort Hood this guy was in the 326 Engineer B Co. My colonel there at the time was a captain in the 326 when this happened in Kuwait. He told me about the day it happened.

Response by FA Everett Oaks made Nov 21 at 2014 11:40 PM

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A firing squad is for the execution of a soldier. But when that soldier has disgraced his uniform. Either by desertion or turning on his own killing and wounding them. At this point a firing squad is no longer in order. It is hanging that has always been handed down for these crimes. So I think we should give this sorry ass punk a short rope. Then cut the bindings from his legs and let him dance his little jig. Get some bottles of champagne and start popping the corks. Call it a celebration dance lol. Make it last a long time.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 22 at 2014 3:53 AM

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Answer for your crimes and prepare to be judged by your creator.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 9:10 AM

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We all remember that day. A 5 cent bullet is what he deserves.

Response by SFC Michael Dillon made Nov 22 at 2014 9:55 AM

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I'll buy the rope if that helps

Response by PFC Louis Wolff made Nov 22 at 2014 10:07 AM

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Hope the medics botch his IV so the drugs don't fully get into his system and cause intense pain and suffering as they infiltrate in the surrounding tissue

Response by SPC Matthew Farnsworth made Nov 22 at 2014 11:06 AM

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Treason is punishable by death... put him in front of a firing squad and finish it. There is no doubt he killed those men who were supposed to be his brothers. If he had been an enemy combatant he would have been dead by now.

Response by SPC Greg Bancroft made Nov 22 at 2014 12:56 PM

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I agree. He had his day, and this 'man' and Hasan should be executed. AND their execution will be given with more decency and decorum, than how these 'men' murdered their fellow soldiers and civilians.

Response by PFC Craig Thompson made Nov 22 at 2014 1:38 PM

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Although he deserves the worst kind of death, the bleeding hearts won't allow it. ...so just kill him an get it over with. Take his rank first though...he doesn't deserve to wear those stripes...let alone the uniform.

Response by SSG Robert Blair made Nov 22 at 2014 2:45 PM

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- I remember hearing about this while I was in Camp New York. Staged and preparing to go into Iraq. My platoon could not fathom the idea of doing something like that to our own. - One great thing about the infantry....you learn to take down the enemy without remorse. To not lose sleep over it. You come to realize it is just something you must do to preserve innocent lives, protect your own and keep your nation secure.

Akbar is the enemy!
Need I say more?!

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 3:11 PM

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The process to execute a military prisoner is convoluted. First off it requires the POTUS to sign the Death Warrant. The POTUS does not even see the warrant until a lot things happen. First the inmate has to exhaust all appeals at the military level starting with the service's Court of Criminal Appeals, in this case the Army Court of Criminal Appeals. Then it moves up to the Appeals Court of the Armed Forces. Once all appeals have been exhausted at the armed forces court a request must be made by the conniving authority to seek the Death Warrant. Then that gets routed to the Service Chief, then to the Under Secretary of the services legal affairs, then to the Secretary of the Service and finally to the POTUS. Where the chain can be broken at any time through the routing before it hits the POTUS. Then of course the POTUS may opt to deny signing it. Then the scumbag has to wait for a pro-DP president to sign it after it goes back to another submission from the beginning. If the POTUS signs it the condemned can now chose to appeal in the civilian circuit courts. Then after that gets exhausted they apply for a writ of cert with the SCOTUS. Then the cycle goes around and around until they finally exhaust all appeals and there is a Pro DP POTUS. Then at that time they may finally be executed.

The whole process takes a long time, decades! In reality they will most likely die of natural causes before that occurs. The only way to speed it up is if the condemned pulls a McVeigh and the POTUS is not against capital punishment. Even they are for it the POTUS's tend to try to stray away from it until their second term. We haven't executed a Federal Prisoner since McVeigh.

Response by Lt Col Michael Hills made Nov 22 at 2014 3:30 PM

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Does anyone else give less than two shits about whether the diary entry biases anyone. If justice is to be served, a jackass who killed his brothers in arms should die a horrible death. Case closed.

Response by SGT Suraj Dave made Nov 22 at 2014 4:29 PM

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Fratricide is one of the lowest things a human being is capable of in my opinion

We should should just keep shooting him in the limb's, and let 68w students treat him. Keep doing that, rinse and repeat, until he dies. At least his scummy existence would have provided some Medic AIT students some good live tissue lab training. That training could save a soldiers life in the future, and the end result would be the same anyways. Mr Akbar would be dead.

Response by SGT Steve Oakes made Nov 22 at 2014 5:16 PM

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An absolute disgrace to the Army and NCOs everywhere. Those stripes should be publicly beaten off him! NCOs are supposed to be the backbone of their respective services. The ones that train and care for the lower ranks and get the job done for the officers. I just cannot adequately express my outrage over this.

Response by SGT Steve Oakes made Nov 22 at 2014 5:23 PM

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He killed people on his side during war. Is that not treason? If so, does treason in time of war not automatically call for the death penalty?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 6:14 PM

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I am sick of seeing that stupid grill.

Response by SSG Dave Powell made Nov 22 at 2014 7:37 PM

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This guy is a disgrace to the Service, a disgrace to the uniform and a disgrace to his brothers and sisters in arms. That's right he doesn't have any brothers or sisters because that went away when he turned traitor and killed his own!! What a douche bag, he should have been put to death already. The Government is looking for ways to make cuts to the budget, this would be a good start!!!

Response by PO2 Daniel Cruz made Nov 22 at 2014 9:21 PM

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That diary is the evidence its self

Response by SGT Richard Ellis made Nov 22 at 2014 9:27 PM

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I was on Capt Seifert's Honor Guard for his funeral.

This TRAITOR didn't give Maj Stone nor Capt Seifert any appeals, so he doesn't deserve any. He was convicted and needs to have his sentence carried out.

Response by SPC Tom Maddox made Nov 22 at 2014 11:16 PM

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As soon as the sentence was given he should have been stripped of his uniform. He should have never left the hearing wearing his uniform. Do not delay his execution.

Response by PFC Don Murrin made Nov 22 at 2014 11:16 PM

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Gallows, long drop, short rope.

Response by AA Bryan Simmons made Nov 22 at 2014 11:58 PM

2014-11-22T23:58:00-05:00

He is a coward that violated the oath of every honest military member. He deserves his punishment.

Response by SGT Leigh Barton made Nov 23 at 2014 5:09 AM

2014-11-23T05:09:12-05:00

Here's a thought. What punishment does the Qu' ran specify for treason and murder? It's big on punishment.

Response by SGT Paul Stallings made Nov 23 at 2014 8:22 AM

2014-11-23T08:22:57-05:00

Pray for him, Only God can forgive him for what he seems to of done. Pray for him and the victims of the crime.

Response by SrA Morgan Rogers made Nov 23 at 2014 9:10 AM

2014-11-23T09:10:34-05:00

He is disrespecting the military by still being allowed to wear a uniform. Those are many to be worth by the best soldiers of any branch, not the ones who kill fellow soldiers because they want to. What kind of crap is that? Hell, I had a fellow coworker who is in prison for three years now get caught growing pot in his on base housing and having many illegal unregistered firearms in his house just laying around and I still think even though he is in prison he shouldn't be allowed to wear that uniform. I hope this guy burns in hell for what he did.

Response by Sgt Jared Anderson made Nov 23 at 2014 10:13 AM

2014-11-23T10:13:25-05:00

I remember this story getting to our unit very quickly. Fight as our enemy die like our enemy. It's to bad he was not taken out that day!

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 10:32 AM

2014-11-23T10:32:05-05:00

Fire when ready

Response by PO3 JoseLuis Breton made Nov 23 at 2014 10:49 AM

2014-11-23T10:49:20-05:00

He should have been man enough to confront these people one on one. The way he did this was weak, there are many other ways to settle scores, believe me I know. Thanks.

Response by SFC Thomas Hightower Hightower made Nov 23 at 2014 10:51 AM

2014-11-23T10:51:39-05:00

What or they talking about this is a open and shut case. He killed his comrades that he swore to protect. "What's the problem"? If you let it go with a easy punishment you will be setting a standard for action such as this. Which has no place in the Military.

Response by PO2 Bill Oksa made Nov 23 at 2014 11:03 AM

2014-11-23T11:03:13-05:00

High limb short piece of rope enough said

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Nov 23 at 2014 11:03 AM

2014-11-23T11:03:55-05:00

I am so tired of hearing about this guy! Wasting bullets on this coward isn't good enough for me, I say make him eat a few grenades after the pin is pulled. I could also blast him a few stick of dynamite...

Response by SN Kevin Wiser made Nov 23 at 2014 11:26 AM

2014-11-23T11:26:32-05:00

Later

Response by SA Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 12:34 PM

2014-11-23T12:34:05-05:00

3 days bread and water in the brig...with the food being cold and contaminated with incubated Ebola...let time do the rest. If he doesn't die the first time, rinse and repeat until such demise occurs. If you can justify this as medical experimentation instead of torture, I'd go this route instead of the easy quick firing squad or lethal injection (in this case it would be lethal ingestion).

Response by LCpl Serese Love made Nov 23 at 2014 2:43 PM

2014-11-23T14:43:03-05:00

He was found guilty! Now he must accept his sentence.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 3:52 PM

2014-11-23T15:52:07-05:00

Why does Akbar sound so ominous? {said in jest} Suicide bombers yell Allah, Akbar before setting the fuse? How long before we just recognize that there is no place for Islamic extremism in the US military. This coming from someone that had a best friend in college that was Lebanese. We talked long and hard about the war in Middle East. We agreed on one thing, it will be long and expensive and a lot of people will die.

Response by SSG Jonathan Betancourt made Nov 23 at 2014 4:16 PM

2014-11-23T16:16:05-05:00

He did what he did now give him his grand intravenous prize!!!

Response by SGT Patrick Green made Nov 23 at 2014 5:06 PM

2014-11-23T17:06:23-05:00

Send him to ISIS. He is not worth our time. Disgraceful to still be in uniform.

Response by SCPO Larry Knight Sr. made Nov 23 at 2014 5:13 PM

2014-11-23T17:13:33-05:00

Have no sympathy for a traitor!!!!!!

Response by SSG Jason Deters made Nov 23 at 2014 5:35 PM

2014-11-23T17:35:16-05:00

can they drag him across a mile of sandpaper and rusty nails before water-boarding him with lemon juice and battery acid? Then finish off with death by stoning.... with the rocks thrown by surviving victims and families of the deceased?

Response by CPL Russ Bowden made Nov 23 at 2014 7:14 PM

2014-11-23T19:14:58-05:00

Can't wait til that f**king scumbag fries!

Response by SSG Robert Pierce made Nov 23 at 2014 7:17 PM

2014-11-23T19:17:37-05:00

Rip that beret and uniform off off him...disgraceful...then kill him

Response by CPL Corey Aldridge made Nov 23 at 2014 7:27 PM

2014-11-23T19:27:22-05:00

I am a firm believer that only God can judge. So hurry up and kill this piece of shit so God can judge him!

Response by Cpl William Barrios made Nov 23 at 2014 7:55 PM

2014-11-23T19:55:57-05:00

I know we're hurting for funds so I'll volunteer my dollar for the large caliber round used to put him down.

Response by LCpl Eric Eckman made Nov 23 at 2014 9:05 PM

2014-11-23T21:05:27-05:00

Not lethal injection. He should be cut with a dull razor blade then pour salt in the wounds and let him slowly bleed to death.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 9:18 PM

2014-11-23T21:18:40-05:00

Let the fellow soldiers and and family members of the victims take care of his ass! He should be taken out the same way he took out the 2 soldiers and tortured slowly for the 14 he injured. Eye for an eye. He's mo better than the terrorist we are fighting in the Middle East! No trial, no hearings, just death. And no need to spend taxpayers money on this terrorist. Enough was spent on his training and military pay!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 12:43 AM

2014-11-24T00:43:08-05:00

Put him in front of a firing squad. Get rid of the traitor once and for all.

Response by SSgt James Molina made Nov 24 at 2014 1:19 AM

2014-11-24T01:19:04-05:00

I'm not familiar with this case but from what I have read...act like a Muslim, be treated and die like a Muslim! He swore an oath to the United States and instead he went on his own little jihad mission after he converted. I'm surprised he isn't trying to hide behind his quaran and claim religious beliefs. I have no sympathy for this POS.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 6:32 AM

2014-11-24T06:32:38-05:00

He needs to be put down and fast. How anybody could do that to there fellow battles is beyond me.

Response by SGT William Dutton made Nov 24 at 2014 7:16 AM

2014-11-24T07:16:25-05:00

I think they should strap him up with a bomb and sind him back to the taliban where he belongs.

Response by Cpl Shane Weingarth made Nov 24 at 2014 7:23 AM

2014-11-24T07:23:07-05:00

This person should go to prison in Mexico for the rest of his life and not in America because it is also an embarrassment to our company to have such soldiers with great discipline to act in such wayswhen soldiers act this way it really incriminates the militaryand everybody sacrifice and dedication to their job makes an absolute embarrassment ,where the hell did you find this guy

Response by PO3 Isaac Bilano made Nov 24 at 2014 7:49 AM

2014-11-24T07:49:15-05:00

Get him to the execution chamber ASAP, and absolutely NO media coverage whatsoever because this prick doesn't deserve any recognition after what he did. Then, he should be buried with no honors, no gravestone with his name, burn his uniforms, and may he soon be forgotten. Do the same for that scumbag Major Nidal Hassan.

Response by LTJG Nelson Lowes made Nov 24 at 2014 8:02 AM

2014-11-24T08:02:50-05:00

It's a sad story. Those people, our brothers, whom he killed in Kuwait have to wait on justice to be served. It's time to move onto the execution.

Response by SPC Kaci Cates made Nov 24 at 2014 8:54 AM

2014-11-24T08:54:46-05:00

Disgusting...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 9:49 AM

2014-11-24T09:49:29-05:00

This is just sick, this D-Bag has a diary pretty much confessing his intent to do harm, then he actually does kill two officers, quit cowardly I might add. Why have we not fulfilled the sentence given.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 11:47 AM

2014-11-24T11:47:31-05:00

Being a soldier and having deployed in support of this country I may not have always agreed with the things that lead us to deploy but I have supported the decisions of my commanders. If you have joined the military you are automatically saying you will die for your country, If you do something like this you deserve to pay with your life. In my personnel opinion I think he should be put down. No need to keep him in prison, If given the opportunity and immunity I would drag him out behind the wood shed and put an end to our suffering and give closure to the victims (soldiers, family and friends).

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 1:45 PM

2014-11-24T13:45:01-05:00

It amazes me that Akbar even made it to trial. The American taxpayer has already spent too many resources on this man. Lethal injection is far too expensive. Why not execute him with a captive bolt pistol? It's simple (no team of doctors or experts needed), results in instant death (no cruelty), and it's cheap. Any savings could be used to fund widespread telivisation of the hopefully unceramonial execution.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 2:28 PM

2014-11-24T14:28:02-05:00

I was there that night. I had just recently left the command post and laid down when the grenades went off. I had to see the faces of those that were caught in the chaos. Fuck Akbar. I'll pull the trigger.

Response by CPL Robby Raetz made Nov 24 at 2014 8:54 PM

2014-11-24T20:54:06-05:00

Treason is punishable by death si get on with it

Response by CW3 Chuck Huddleston made Nov 25 at 2014 10:01 AM

2014-11-25T10:01:02-05:00

Why is this murderer still alive and costing us money? He was sentenced to death in 2005, he should have had the sentence carried out by 2006. The SOB is guilty as determined by court.

Response by PFC Andrew Armstrong-Smith made Nov 25 at 2014 12:42 PM

2014-11-25T12:42:00-05:00

Isn't it funny how our system works? If you're proven innocent but later on you are discovered to be guilty the courts can't do a damn thing but if you're proven guilty you can try every pitiful way to contest your innocence. Put the asshole to death already! Along with the others no need to pay to keep them alive with a death penalty looming over their heads.

Response by SSG David Cook made Nov 25 at 2014 12:50 PM

2014-11-25T12:50:47-05:00

He is no longer a soldier, he had his Cory martial proceeding. He is guilty, he has lost the privilege to be called a soldier, and for his acts, he deserves death. I will gladly perform this duty.

Response by Lt Col Darren Venters made Nov 25 at 2014 3:26 PM

2014-11-25T15:26:23-05:00

Solider was accused of a capital crime, convicted and sentenced. Sentence should be carried out with out delay.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Nov 25 at 2014 3:46 PM

2014-11-25T15:46:40-05:00

His fate should be simple, he killed fellow soldiers, so in my opinion he should be put to death in the same manner as those he murdered. I have just one question: why is this idiot still allowed to wear rank on his sleeve?

Response by COL David S. made Nov 25 at 2014 5:57 PM

2014-11-25T17:57:33-05:00

The review and appeal process has been extended way too long in my view. The likelihood of a death sentence is small, but is warranted in this instance. American justice needs to be viewed as justice.....especially for the victims. In this case, those who were injured and killed are victims but also all who have honorably served and are honorably serving are victims. I am reminded of the saying that "justice delayed is justice denied". This is true of the victims also.

Response by MSG Frank Burns made Nov 25 at 2014 11:52 PM

2014-11-25T23:52:30-05:00

To Kill your Brother or Sister there is No room for him .......

Response by MAJ Will Jumper made Nov 26 at 2014 9:20 AM

2014-11-26T09:20:58-05:00

Send him to the chair! He KILLED his fellow Soldiers while they were SLEEPING. End of discussion.

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Nov 26 at 2014 9:32 AM

2014-11-26T09:32:16-05:00

I won't vote up or down on this, but I will state this Sergeant should've got out at the end of his tour. His religion didn't have to be an excuse for his actions, it is his choice and the consequences is on him. It is disturbing for any military personnel to commit treason, if he or she disagrees about being in a wartime environment. I wish those who disagree with military life just get out, and the ones who are thinking about enlisting DON'T. The quality of life in the military would be less stressful, just my two cents on this situation.

Response by PO3 Gregory Brubaker made Nov 26 at 2014 11:28 AM

2014-11-26T11:28:50-05:00

Guilty regardless of jury reading diary! Firing squad would be ideal, but start at his feet and work your way up with 10 min intervals. It should be painful, just like it was for his victims!

Response by SGT Scott Brasher made Nov 26 at 2014 11:41 AM

2014-11-26T11:41:45-05:00

They should place him in a field surrounded by the units he attacked. Let those soldiers decide how he bites it.

Response by Sgt Trent Branca made Nov 26 at 2014 5:49 PM

2014-11-26T17:49:27-05:00

The penalty for treason is death.

Response by SGT Richard Blue made Nov 26 at 2014 8:27 PM

2014-11-26T20:27:24-05:00

This guy defiantly needs the death penalty...

Response by SPC Ivan Rab made Nov 26 at 2014 9:10 PM

2014-11-26T21:10:16-05:00

A painful 48 hour death!!!!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2014 11:32 PM

2014-11-26T23:32:53-05:00

He needs to die slowly

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 1:15 AM

2014-11-27T01:15:01-05:00

So. Killing fellow soldiers and converting to radical Islam has a meaningful way in which it can be presented? Psh. String him up. THAT'S meaningful.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 5:39 AM

2014-11-27T05:39:13-05:00

Death

Response by SGT Suraj Dave made Nov 27 at 2014 5:47 AM

2014-11-27T05:47:56-05:00

So this is kind of off topic, but I have been wondering this my whole enlistment which i spent at Ft. Campbell.

If 326th Engineers are a part of the 101st, why don't they wear our patch...

Response by PO1 Anthony Yorke made Nov 27 at 2014 11:40 AM

2014-11-27T11:40:20-05:00

Why is he in uniform still? Getting him out of uniform is the first order of business.

Response by MSG Jay Post made Nov 27 at 2014 12:06 PM

2014-11-27T12:06:04-05:00

This guy should have never left Kuwait alive. He should have received some battle field justice with his remains never entering these Great United Stated of America. Now, we are wasting resources on this idiot. He should never be privy to wearing the uniform of a United States service member.
Our oath said, we will defend the the United States of America against all enemies both foreign and domestic. When he kill our comrades in the name of Allah he became a foreign enemy. Kill on the spot.

Response by TSgt Kristin Parsons made Nov 27 at 2014 1:15 PM

2014-11-27T13:15:23-05:00

I don't understand why his diary is having the effect that it is. If anything, it shows intent and that his actions were premeditated. Why is it so difficult, and takes so long, to prosecute these people that were caught in the act, "red-handed." Sometimes I hate our justice systems...he doesn't deserve death by firing squad, that's too quick. He deserves to suffer an agonizing death. Just my .02.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 2:41 PM

2014-11-27T14:41:09-05:00

Hope he burns in hell!

Response by SPC William Rivenburgh made Nov 27 at 2014 5:17 PM

2014-11-27T17:17:41-05:00

Give him a slow and painful death

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 5:24 PM

2014-11-27T17:24:25-05:00

has anyone done any research on this? did he have friends? what were the indicators that peers, subordinates and leaders should have picked up on. We need to learn from this event to better mitigate future incidents. our soldiers are too precious to be killed by what we thought was one of our own.

Response by SGT Bryan Casey made Nov 27 at 2014 5:28 PM

2014-11-27T17:28:59-05:00

He committed a treasonous act during a time of war, he should be dragged out in front of the firing line, he's lucky enough to face lethal injection, worthless puke

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2014 5:44 PM

2014-11-27T17:44:51-05:00

He shouldnt be allowed to wear that uniform... Disgraceful shit bag

Response by SSG Damon Mize made Nov 27 at 2014 7:49 PM

2014-11-27T19:49:58-05:00

Firing squad is what this coward needs.

Response by SGT Glenn Powell made Nov 28 at 2014 7:12 AM

2014-11-28T07:12:13-05:00

It's sad, and heartbreaking for the families affected. I'm not sure a quick death is good enough, I'd almost rather know he was put in a life sentence in isolation. Truth is and what always scared me was the type of "some" people that are recruited into the Military, a lot of people I knew said they had joined to avoid jail, and several others had obviously in their previous civilian life had been affiliated with gangs. I joined because I love my country, and I wanted to serve with those type of people. Why do we allow people like this to serve? I understand this was not his reason for his actions but the military in general in my personal opinion should place stricter standards on who they recruit, stop worrying about soldiers who have or want tattoos that are good faithful soldiers, and focus on recruiting the right people rather than numbers of people. This man deserves everything he has coming to him, and I hope the families of the victims, and the soldiers in his unit can find peace in his death.

Response by PO3 David Davis made Nov 28 at 2014 3:22 PM

2014-11-28T15:22:24-05:00

We use the term radical Islam. In my Belief Islam is the Problem. Most other Muslims turn a blind eye to terrorist. To defend the US we need to put pressure on the Muslims at home. Stop the immigration of Muslims to the US. As far as Active Military converting to Islam. They need close evaluation and kept tabs on, all the time.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2014 3:41 PM

2014-11-28T15:41:14-05:00

Although the diary may in fact have been utilized as a tactic to ensure defeat, let us not deviate from what has been proven and I hope he's been properly sentenced. No one commits a crime that heinous and then gains sympathy.

Response by SFC Ronnie Merrell made Nov 28 at 2014 11:25 PM

2014-11-28T23:25:55-05:00

Another thug that should suffer a long slow death! What a scum bag!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2014 5:01 AM

2014-11-29T05:01:50-05:00

Wow I thought this case was long over, I was deployed when this happened, we were getting ready to cross the lines into War.This was one of the first killings we heard about BUT when we first heard we just knew it was one of the enemies. I think we all were in shock to hear it was one of us. Its a horrible shame to have to go to combat and not only worry about the enemies outside the gate but inside too!! And they wonder why so many Soldiers come back with PTSD and have trouble sleeping.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Nov 29 at 2014 11:54 AM

2014-11-29T11:54:23-05:00

IMHO, he has already had his day in court, he was tried, convicted and sentenced...it is time for that sentence to be carried out. Only problem I see is a certain individual in a position of authority trying to pardon him on his way out the door.....

Response by SGT Glen Clark made Nov 29 at 2014 3:45 PM

2014-11-29T15:45:32-05:00

Death by firing squad

Response by TSgt Jackie Jones made Nov 30 at 2014 2:03 PM

2014-11-30T14:03:22-05:00

As a person who works in the legal system now, they will find any way to get the "rights" of the fm defendant "violated" to gain any inch. Facts are that during war, a person of trust, VIOLATED everything and maliciously killed fellow service members (with pre meditation). Death penalty is warranted. I hope he rots in hell.

Response by CPO Rick Felty made Nov 30 at 2014 4:09 PM

2014-11-30T16:09:07-05:00

Strip him of anything military,stripes buttons,ribbons, and give him a firing squad with no blindfold.

Response by SPC Alejandro Martinez made Nov 30 at 2014 4:53 PM

2014-11-30T16:53:20-05:00

If the writing in his diary was only consummated by his actions, then the context matches. Firing squad w/o blindfold, and serve him pigs feet, non-pickled.

Response by SSG Brian Tobin made Nov 30 at 2014 5:37 PM

2014-11-30T17:37:40-05:00

Kill him and be done with it!

Response by SGT Fred Covert made Nov 30 at 2014 11:47 PM

2014-11-30T23:47:20-05:00

Why even give time to breath put him out and feed him to the dogs

Response by PO2 Herbert Allen made Dec 1 at 2014 2:30 AM

2014-12-01T02:30:42-05:00

Hang him

Response by SGT Raymond Turse made Dec 1 at 2014 8:16 AM

2014-12-01T08:16:45-05:00

Out of uniform and carry out the punishment

Response by CAPT Thomas Vaughn made Dec 1 at 2014 10:20 AM

2014-12-01T10:20:05-05:00

We have laws and process in this country's and military's judicial system(s). They were followed, judgment rendered - it should be carried out. His fellow soldiers had rights - who is looking out for them. Don't care what was in a diary! Actions speak louder than words

Response by CWO3 Bryan Luciani made Dec 1 at 2014 12:12 PM

2014-12-01T12:12:10-05:00

Sad to say this POS will never be executed because our civilian leadership is scared of one too many political issues that relate to our way of doing business. The end result will be showing the way to other garbage on how they will not be held accountable for their actions. Our civilian leadership's lack of resolve is weakening our country.

Response by SPC Gregory Campbell made Dec 1 at 2014 1:21 PM

2014-12-01T13:21:11-05:00

This man killed his own men while they were trying to fight for his freedom and the freedom of his loved ones. Plastic should have been rolled out on the courtroom floor while the judge pulled the trigger himself. Then, a bill should have been sent to the family for the cost of the bullet.

Response by LT Frank Mortan made Dec 1 at 2014 5:24 PM

2014-12-01T17:24:05-05:00

Context is irrelevant. Actions are not.

Response by SPC Byron Davis made Dec 1 at 2014 5:23 PM

2014-12-01T17:23:45-05:00

Hang the fucker!!!!!

Response by SSG Steve C made Dec 1 at 2014 6:27 PM

2014-12-01T18:27:34-05:00

Why is he even in uniform? Let alone NCO rank

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2014 6:29 PM

2014-12-01T18:29:47-05:00

send him to isis and let us go in an take him and the rest of the fuck tards out.

Response by SGT Wes Snyder made Dec 1 at 2014 7:05 PM

2014-12-01T19:05:06-05:00

Wtf? this is the first I've heard of that, unless this happened a few years back. Either way, he's a piece of shit and needs to burn.

Response by Cpl Shawn Gueli made Dec 1 at 2014 9:38 PM

2014-12-01T21:38:47-05:00

Let him burn

Response by SPC Daniel Edwards made Dec 1 at 2014 10:55 PM

2014-12-01T22:55:13-05:00

WTF?!?! I forgot this guy even existed. Are we seriously still worrying about this?

Response by SSG Mike Babauta made Dec 1 at 2014 11:55 PM

2014-12-01T23:55:58-05:00

He is a Disgrace.

Response by SCPO Keith Falls made Dec 2 at 2014 12:13 AM

2014-12-02T00:13:08-05:00

Scum

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Dec 2 at 2014 12:21 AM

2014-12-02T00:21:01-05:00

Since he like grenades so much. lets hit with white phostrous (WP) grenade

Response by PO2 Lance Dixon made Dec 2 at 2014 6:58 AM

2014-12-02T06:58:23-05:00

Agreed get him gone

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2014 9:52 AM

2014-12-02T09:52:19-05:00

He did have his day in court, but thankfully we have a justice system (even in the military) that allows for appeals and a reconsideration of the facts.

I don't condone what this person did, but I am thankful that we have the liberty to have our appeals heard. It's what we fight for as Soldiers. Fair and impartial justice are cornerstone of our Republic.

As a paralegal, I can tell you that accused Soldiers are afforded their rights which often times are more than what civilians get. I don't think the Court of Appeals will overturn his conviction based on allowing the diary into evidence. Military Judges are usually very cautious and follow the Military Rules of Evidence during a trial.

Response by PO1 Shawn Janke made Dec 2 at 2014 10:20 AM

2014-12-02T10:20:25-05:00

So when is Bergdahl's trial?

Response by SSG Jason Davis made Dec 2 at 2014 3:51 PM

2014-12-02T15:51:28-05:00

I was there in Kuwait when that incident took place.

Response by SPC Duane Lilly made Dec 2 at 2014 6:07 PM

2014-12-02T18:07:09-05:00

This is no matter what a horrific ordeal it's sad he made the decision to do what he has done he alone will pay the ultimate price and he should!!

Response by PO2 Aubrey Mayberry made Dec 2 at 2014 7:22 PM

2014-12-02T19:22:56-05:00

Who cares what was in his diary? As soon and he was convicted he should have been stripped and shot dead in the street

Response by SMSgt Alan Saunders made Dec 2 at 2014 10:51 PM

2014-12-02T22:51:34-05:00

Premeditated murder = death penalty.

Response by SGT Steve Welch made Dec 2 at 2014 10:56 PM

2014-12-02T22:56:40-05:00

Makes me sick to see this piece still sporting his uniform and wings to boot get him out of it and on with justice

Response by PFC Damian Haney made Dec 2 at 2014 11:15 PM

2014-12-02T23:15:42-05:00

I got nothing... Just once he is dead, then chuck him into an unmarked grave and forget about him.

Response by LTC Christopher Sands made Dec 2 at 2014 11:37 PM

2014-12-02T23:37:06-05:00

I had a buddy who was working as an embed journalist and was one of the first guys on the scene, helping the ones who were wounded.
Another friend who was mobilized was a Family Assistance Officer for a family of one of the two who were killed. The Father kept asking why his son was not getting a Purple Heart. The incident was still under investigation and all my buddy could say was just that. He was the second Family Assistance Officer, and was soon replaced as the family was quite distraught and wanted answers to their questions.
This guy should have been taken care of long ago.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2014 12:22 AM

2014-12-03T00:22:53-05:00

Good riddens

Response by PFC Aaron Knapp made Dec 3 at 2014 1:03 AM

2014-12-03T01:03:26-05:00

This man deserves the death penalty

Response by LCpl Eder Nieto made Dec 3 at 2014 5:35 AM

2014-12-03T05:35:43-05:00

I say he gets killed just the same he killed his fellow soldiers

Response by SPC Steven Carroll made Dec 3 at 2014 8:45 AM

2014-12-03T08:45:53-05:00

The worst thing you can be is a trader put him a pink jump suit till we rid our country of this trash

Response by SSG Stephan Jenkins made Dec 3 at 2014 9:57 AM

2014-12-03T09:57:45-05:00

As soon as he pulled the first pin he became an enemy combatant! He has been convicted, let's get on with the execution.

Response by SSgt Brycen Shumway made Dec 3 at 2014 12:39 PM

2014-12-03T12:39:34-05:00

See... I'd do more than just put a bullet in his head. That would be considered merciful to me. Treason, which in my mind is exactly what he did, deserves a special kind of treatment that would instill fear in all from trying the same thing.

Torture is child's play compared to the things I have in mind.

But since we live in a world of "being nice" and "make it not hurt", even though he caused way more heartache and suffering for those he injured and the families of the ones killed. So instead, there's a few medieval execution techniques I would love to see implemented.

Just to name one: Drawn and Quartered, in the full sense. Drawn by Horse, Hanged by a noose, Disemboweled, Quartered by Horse, and Beheaded. Note, the hanging was not till death. This ensures he feels every bit of it, until the beheading.

Treason is a serious offense and we take an oath to protect. He violated that oath and disgraced the military willingly. He deserves more than just a bulle, and should be set as an example for all those who are having the same troubled thoughts he did. Go Get Some Help, or Die Like He Did!

I'm generally not a vindictive person...But Gods Above know that my mind is demented.

Response by SSG Richard Kamps made Dec 3 at 2014 1:28 PM

2014-12-03T13:28:37-05:00

I hope he hangs. I was there when we attacked us in Camp Penn. He hurt a lot of good people.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2014 1:54 PM

2014-12-03T13:54:24-05:00

Killing of your fellow soldiers and betraying your army values is an act of treason and an unrefutable sign of a permanently damaged moral compass. Thomas Jefferson once shot a man on the White House lawn for treason and cowardice. If a president... The top of the military chain of command can sack up and handle business himself we should take a page from history and make it clear to all that these actions and people with these types of malicious ideals will not be tolerated, taken prisoner or shown even an ounce of mercy. He deserves to die like the scum sucking dog that he is.

Response by SN Jared McClure made Dec 3 at 2014 5:47 PM

2014-12-03T17:47:06-05:00

Shoot.... 100 yrs ago the trial and execution would have went down the morning after his trial.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2014 8:47 PM

2014-12-03T20:47:14-05:00

He shouldn't be wearing that military uniform. He didn't earn it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2014 10:06 PM

2014-12-03T22:06:39-05:00

He has already been found guilty. Why waste more of the already short budget on this sorry excuse for a human being. Execute him already. Stop wasting man hours. Use his execution to deter anyone else from attempting the same crime.

Response by SGT Christina Riggins made Dec 4 at 2014 9:32 AM

2014-12-04T09:32:15-05:00

Let him fry. Soldiers killing soldiers is beyond acceptable we are supposed to be able to trust the person to our left, and right. He took that from his unit. He does not deserve to remain in the military prison system. A firing squad would be most fitting

Response by SPC Jay Thomas made Dec 4 at 2014 10:01 AM

2014-12-04T10:01:05-05:00

He deserves the Death Penalty for Treason....He reminds me of Timothy McVeigh.

Response by CWO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2014 10:51 AM

2014-12-04T10:51:35-05:00

I love how his own writings is prejudicial. Give me a break

Response by PO3 Anthony Farhner made Dec 4 at 2014 11:36 AM

2014-12-04T11:36:53-05:00

Strip him of rank and uniform,publically shun him,and keelhaul him across a coral reef.

Response by PO3 Anthony Farhner made Dec 4 at 2014 11:56 AM

2014-12-04T11:56:59-05:00

The constitution applies to citizens of the US when not in uniform. If a crime is committed by a uniformed citizen, in a warzone against fellow soldiers,sailors,or airmen,it falls under the purview of the military tribunal and the UCMJ. Civilian courts have no say in these matters. The punishment should fit the crime commited and shunning and keelhauling would be too gentle for this piece of trash.

Response by HN Andrew Lemanek made Dec 4 at 2014 2:58 PM

2014-12-04T14:58:47-05:00

Convicted, put him in orange or white jumpsuit and strap to the table.

Response by SGT Wayne Simmons made Dec 4 at 2014 4:33 PM

2014-12-04T16:33:45-05:00

Only death suits this

Response by Sgt John Smith made Dec 4 at 2014 6:22 PM

2014-12-04T18:22:26-05:00

Give him the death he deserves

Response by SGT Elijah Spaulding made Dec 4 at 2014 7:01 PM

2014-12-04T19:01:00-05:00

IF THEY NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FIRING SQUAD I'LL DO IT

Response by CPL Jordan Wyatt made Dec 4 at 2014 7:36 PM

2014-12-04T19:36:51-05:00

hope he gets raped in prison b4 he gets the death sentences

Response by Cpl Joe Whittick made Dec 4 at 2014 9:24 PM

2014-12-04T21:24:02-05:00

Fuck him and his lawyer

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2014 10:07 PM

2014-12-04T22:07:28-05:00

This dude deserves to meet his maker. Simple as that.

Response by SGT Wesley Hammer made Dec 4 at 2014 10:59 PM

2014-12-04T22:59:31-05:00

I say hang him in front of the national mall in dc.... Like the old west did in a town square. It's still in the ucmj as the Seth penalty of the army.

Response by PO1 Andrew Jackson made Dec 4 at 2014 11:15 PM

2014-12-04T23:15:04-05:00

WHY DOES THIS "TRAITOR" STILL HAVE A PULSE...Can I get a WTF...

Response by SSG Rich Maricle made Dec 4 at 2014 11:20 PM

2014-12-04T23:20:04-05:00

Kill him already. I have some spare ammo if needed. Do the crime, lose the rest of your lifetime.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2014 11:35 PM

2014-12-04T23:35:16-05:00

Anybody remember the old western, Branded, starring Chuck Connors? That's what needs to happen to this slug, right before they send him to the gas chamber. The douchebag is fouling our uniform, beret, and the stripes on his arm.

Response by SPC James Lancaster made Dec 5 at 2014 5:07 AM

2014-12-05T05:07:32-05:00

Send him to meet his maker

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2014 6:27 AM

2014-12-05T06:27:17-05:00

this clown knew he would have hurt someone sooner or later while enlisted on his first term. conscious of this why re-enlist if you're that unhappy. he should've made a smarter decision than that. my brother was in the army. i couldn't imagine losing him because some clown went on a temper tantrum with lethal weapons on him. in the great words of Drago "if he dies... he dies". table for one

Response by Cpl Donald Chapman made Dec 5 at 2014 10:31 AM

2014-12-05T10:31:14-05:00

Lawyers try to focus on anything to get him off. The diary shows his state of mind and his ability to tell right from wrong. He's found guilty. It's time he should meet his maker b who ever that might according to his religion

Response by SPC Michael Danner made Dec 5 at 2014 11:07 AM

2014-12-05T11:07:11-05:00

I say put him next to Saddam and celebrate. I think he should be stoned to death. I wouldnt even waste a bullet on him, plus its a quick death nothing he deaerves at all.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2014 11:54 AM

2014-12-05T11:54:45-05:00

Die well you sack of s#%*!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2014 12:29 PM

2014-12-05T12:29:42-05:00

Diary and conversion to radical Islam are irrelevant factors in your case, buddy. You MURDERED two of your own and hurt more than a dozen more. It was no accident, you can't claim you didn't mean to do it. There were enough witnesses of the event that even with minimal prior planning you deserve to fry. No one cares what your beef with the U.S. is anymore, nor did we ever. The fact remains you intended to kill those people and I bet your only real regret is that you didn't kill more before being taken down. You are a sick man and the world will be better off without you.

Response by SSG Loren Green made Dec 5 at 2014 2:18 PM

2014-12-05T14:18:51-05:00

How stupid is this guy? The argument was a passage saying he wanted to kill people. Time to face what he made others face.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2014 7:50 PM

2014-12-05T19:50:50-05:00

I think his death should be televised for all military personnel who want to watch. I understand some might not want to buy I personally would want to see this man die. Who knows it might just change the mind of someone who's thinking of doing what he did. Idk I'm just thinking out loud, but nevertheless he has been seemed fit to die, I might not have known any of his victims but they are still part of my extended military family and I'll be glad when the life is taken from this mans body!

Response by SGT Phillip Martinez made Dec 5 at 2014 8:37 PM

2014-12-05T20:37:25-05:00

Kill this pos already, or let me do it

Response by PO2 David Taylor made Dec 5 at 2014 9:18 PM

2014-12-05T21:18:13-05:00

I'm all for him getting the death penalty. War is a tragedy, but it is made more of one when you are being attacked/killed by those you hope to be safe with and protect your back. Let him die slowly. I hate saying that, but there it is.

Response by PO2 Bernie Criniti made Dec 5 at 2014 9:21 PM

2014-12-05T21:21:33-05:00

His day in court was nothing more than a formality. Take him out to sea and do a trash call! P.S. toss his diary over with him.

Response by SGT Christina Hughes made Dec 5 at 2014 9:53 PM

2014-12-05T21:53:41-05:00

I was stationed at FTCKY at the time of this occurrence. It is sad that one would ever turn on their own; furthermore, the mere fact that he would justify his coward acts by religious fate. He was convicted, he needs to be a man and accept his fate.

Response by CPO Joseph Grant made Dec 5 at 2014 9:55 PM

2014-12-05T21:55:05-05:00

Kill him. He's wasting useful people's oxygen.

Response by SSG(P) Matthew Bisbee made Dec 5 at 2014 10:09 PM

2014-12-05T22:09:12-05:00

Why does he still have rank and awards on his uniform? I thought that all of that was striped from a service member when they were court marshaled. He should have all of the emblems removed from his uniform publicly and then handed a hammer to make big rocks into little rocks until he is escorted into a nice room, strapped to a comfortable bed, and..."You might feel a little pinch..."

Response by SPC Leisel Luman made Dec 6 at 2014 11:36 AM

2014-12-06T11:36:15-05:00

I think it should be death by firing squad composed of and willing family members or unit members. I call it the step out back method. No more free housing, free food, or free legal aid. We all know that freed is not free. One bucket of ammo and any unit or family members wanting to participate. Could we add Burgdahl to the list and save time?

Response by SFC David Pope, MBA made Dec 6 at 2014 12:14 PM

2014-12-06T12:14:01-05:00

I say we put him on an impact range with four battalions of 155 and one MLRS for good measure. All shooting Shake-n-bake. that there is no mess to clean up, and when the first firing beaker over shoots by 800 he will not be feeling too jihadist anymore. I'll teach anyone who wants to learn how to call for fire, that way it can be written off as tactical training.

Response by PO2 Anthony Smith made Dec 6 at 2014 3:01 PM

2014-12-06T15:01:03-05:00

Okay he had his day in court, he was man enough to commit the crime and it's time for him to do the time. "DEATH".....

Response by SPC Michael Clary made Dec 6 at 2014 4:16 PM

2014-12-06T16:16:01-05:00

Put his ass to death! Since terrorist like beheading Americans behead this damn traitor!!!

Response by SSgt Mike Rimsky made Dec 6 at 2014 4:13 PM

2014-12-06T16:13:53-05:00

He should face the victims family and let them inflict the punishment..

Response by CW3 Steve Patton made Dec 6 at 2014 6:54 PM

2014-12-06T18:54:21-05:00

why is this guy still alive?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2014 7:18 PM

2014-12-06T19:18:25-05:00

Regardless. This f**kstick deserves a slow, painful death.

Response by PFC Ronald Watkins made Dec 6 at 2014 9:28 PM

2014-12-06T21:28:18-05:00

Another day breathing the same air as our heroes is to long.

Response by SFC Vanessa Johnson made Dec 6 at 2014 11:12 PM

2014-12-06T23:12:05-05:00

I know one of the widow's, I have seeing the pain that this bastard has caused. He ruined so many lives! He deserves to be executed, NOW!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2014 5:08 AM

2014-12-07T05:08:42-05:00

It does not matter that they read his diary. What he did was flat out wrong and should be seen as a terrorist attack. He killed our fellow brothers/sisters in arms and deserves to receive the death penalty. He does not deserve to wear the army uniform or even be called a soldier. His diary gave insight on his state of mind in the days leading up to his abominable acts and was a great piece of evidence for the jurors to see. "He had his day in court" like SSG Ludlum said and he was convicted. Let those who were effected heal and his day of the fulfillment of his punishment come swift.

Response by SGT Mary Burns made Dec 7 at 2014 6:44 AM

2014-12-07T06:44:18-05:00

Death Penalty....

Response by SPC Lucas Sloan made Dec 7 at 2014 7:58 AM

2014-12-07T07:58:03-05:00

I Forgive me but this person, this disgrace should have never made it out of the desert period. Take that how you will.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2014 8:28 AM

2014-12-07T08:28:26-05:00

Id reenlist for 20 years without any perks if I could be on the firing line detail.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2014 10:12 AM

2014-12-07T10:12:42-05:00

He attacked with grenades and rifle fire in a pre-meditated attack. The evidence is undeniable and the trial was a slam dunk. The guy wanted to be a jihadi, he got what he wanted and now he's trying to weasel out of the consequences of his actions.

A coward from start to finish.

Response by SMSgt Judy Hickman made Dec 7 at 2014 2:00 PM

2014-12-07T14:00:37-05:00

Death Penalty. Whether we hear excerpts of his diary or not, he killed 2 soldiers and injured 14 others. Enough said.

Response by PO3 Brian Turner made Dec 7 at 2014 3:37 PM

2014-12-07T15:37:07-05:00

He broke the HONOR!!! Treason!!!!

Response by CPL James Nicholson made Dec 7 at 2014 3:42 PM

2014-12-07T15:42:16-05:00

He killed 2 officers and threw 4 grenades in to a tent 10 years ago and he is still alive I would go to prison happily if u let me pull the trigger bring him to arizona I will get rid of his ass

Response by SSG Donald Stoltz made Dec 7 at 2014 5:45 PM

2014-12-07T17:45:41-05:00

Should have sent his ass to Gitmo to be with the rest of the degenerates.

Response by Sgt Wiliam Stidham made Dec 7 at 2014 8:00 PM

2014-12-07T20:00:03-05:00

Donate his organs, let him bleed out.....

Response by Sgt Jay Kalsbeck made Dec 7 at 2014 9:09 PM

2014-12-07T21:09:10-05:00

Can I volunteer to mix the solution? I promise it will kill him. Just not too quickly.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2014 12:06 AM

2014-12-08T00:06:32-05:00

Welcome to modern day American military. We let spies live long in asylum, deserters rejoice, and traitors stand trial even after being convicted... Smh

Response by SSG Jim Foreman made Dec 8 at 2014 12:39 AM

2014-12-08T00:39:15-05:00

This piece of trash killed Americans. He should be put to death.

Response by PFC Eric Jackson made Dec 8 at 2014 2:01 AM

2014-12-08T02:01:58-05:00

Cut off each limb and then allow him to survive. That is the right punishment for a muslim f&ck.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2014 9:50 AM

2014-12-08T09:50:15-05:00

We can't not let Muslims into the U.S forces because then the civilian popular will go hay wire and call us "racist" and bash us for it. So how can we ween out the bad ones from the good ones? I just 2ish they would have caught it sooner, Suttle hints that he was going to do this. They have classes for this certain thing...

Response by Cpl Chris McIver made Dec 8 at 2014 11:45 AM

2014-12-08T11:45:51-05:00

He deserves nothing to kill another brother in arms is down right wrong he deserves to die a slow and painful death

Response by PFC Tyler Robinson made Dec 8 at 2014 12:14 PM

2014-12-08T12:14:14-05:00

Tie a grenade to each limb and pull the pins, shoot him til they detonate... It's only fair

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2014 2:27 PM

2014-12-08T14:27:28-05:00

They haven't killed him yet?

Response by PO2 Kelly Valliere made Dec 8 at 2014 2:30 PM

2014-12-08T14:30:45-05:00

"No tactical reason to submit the diary"? Except that it verifies the fact that he's a traitor and a murderer. How is that not serving justice for this POS?

Response by SFC Wayne T made Dec 8 at 2014 4:15 PM

2014-12-08T16:15:03-05:00

Doom on him. He wants to be Muslim. Drop a wall on him. Or have old unit stone him.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2014 4:15 PM

2014-12-08T16:15:31-05:00

Blowing from a gun with towed 155

Response by PO1 Andrew Jackson made Dec 8 at 2014 6:22 PM

2014-12-08T18:22:12-05:00

AGAIN I SAY.. Why does this "Terrorist wannabe" Still have a PULSE ?

Response by LCpl Kevin Ratliff made Dec 8 at 2014 7:28 PM

2014-12-08T19:28:25-05:00

I replied reasonably to an officers' good points from a judiciary standpoint and was respectful in that. My reply was not ass kissing or sucking up.
I absolutely believe that his fellow unit members should be granted the ability to lock and load on this traitorous, treasonous bastard. He made his choice, let him live with it as well as die with it. I thought it immediately when the news aired from in theater...coward, traitor, dead. Not about saving taxpayers dollars, it's about the enemy in the ranks...gut the fucker and let him pray to whatever god he wishes and be done with him. Akbar your ass out the front gate in uniform into enemy hands and see if they buy your conversion. Piece him up and on display for the enemy to see what's coming. Let him eat his diary or put it in the other end. I am tired of the killing but l will not have someone changing beliefs and turning on their own. Have the balls to walk out and join the enemy, scum...hell, give him to ISIS. They'll make him an imam and behead him. Rant over...

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2014 7:36 PM

2014-12-08T19:36:04-05:00

Firing Squad !!!!!!!!!!!! Lets stop being such a bitch ass country and give these MF'ers what they deserve!!!!

Response by SSG Keith Cashion made Dec 8 at 2014 7:53 PM

2014-12-08T19:53:12-05:00

Remember he is one of FIVE sitting on death row and the last execution was 1961! When do you think this one will happen. ..not anytime soon.

Response by SGT Dawn Jackson made Dec 8 at 2014 7:56 PM

2014-12-08T19:56:29-05:00

Firing squad. Why isn't he dead yet?

Response by SGT Bob Sullivan made Dec 8 at 2014 8:26 PM

2014-12-08T20:26:20-05:00

I will volunteer to beat him to death with the diary.

Response by SGT Michael Hamrac, MBA, MRP, GRI, REALTOR® made Dec 9 at 2014 8:10 AM

2014-12-09T08:10:08-05:00

How was he not shot on scene? Here we are....11 years later...

Response by Cpl Jesse Miller made Dec 9 at 2014 11:13 AM

2014-12-09T11:13:23-05:00

Wtfo. How did he make it out of kawat alive.

Response by SPC Daniel Brock made Dec 9 at 2014 11:29 AM

2014-12-09T11:29:59-05:00

We were there and he was an nco. How could he deserve to live after taking the lives of soldiers who would have died fighting with him instead of killing them himself.

Response by SGT Adula Meyers made Dec 9 at 2014 12:53 PM

2014-12-09T12:53:40-05:00

Dont know why he wasnt killed that night

Response by SPC Simeon Walton made Dec 9 at 2014 3:41 PM

2014-12-09T15:41:42-05:00

We all agreed to certain negotiations of the rules once we signed into the Military so he should be killed by a firing squad.

Response by CPT Michael Morotti made Dec 9 at 2014 4:08 PM

2014-12-09T16:08:05-05:00

Time to fry.

Response by SFC Gary Fox made Dec 9 at 2014 5:01 PM

2014-12-09T17:01:03-05:00

Personally I don't think the diary had any significant impact. The fact remains many witnesses saw him toss the grenades and fire his weapon on Soldiers. The acts resulted in death.

UCMJ Article 118:
Any person subject to this chapter whom without justification or excuse, unlawfully kills a human being, when he- –
(1) has a premeditated design to kill;
(2) intends to kill or inflict great bodily harm;
(3) is engaged in an act which is inherently dangerous to others and evinces a wanton disregard of human life; or
(4) is engaged in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of burglary, sodomy, rape, robbery, or aggravated arson;
is guilty of murder, and shall suffer such punishment as a court-martial may direct, except that if found guilty under clause (1) or (4), he shall suffer death or imprisonment for life as a court-martial may direct.

His act of taking two grenades and a loaded weapon to commit the acts show premeditation.

Response by LCpl Adam Morakes made Dec 9 at 2014 5:25 PM

2014-12-09T17:25:39-05:00

Hang him by his balls!!!

Response by Cadet LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 5:41 PM

2014-12-09T17:41:13-05:00

Staked down and fed to bullet ants. String up the remains publicly as a warning to others. Wants to fight with them... He can die like them. Save the ammo.

Response by SSG William Patton made Dec 9 at 2014 6:11 PM

2014-12-09T18:11:26-05:00

He wants to fight with terrorists and take the lives of American soldiers, then let him face a worthy punishment. He needs to be hung by the neck, which is too good for him. I could think of worse ways to kill him, but the lefties would go nuts.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2014 8:38 PM

2014-12-09T20:38:42-05:00

I haven't yet read through all the many responses on this question so I hope I'm not doubling up here.

I'd like to find a way where we could execute, then resuscitate this guy and then do it again. Wash and repeat.

Response by PVT Frank German made Dec 9 at 2014 11:48 PM

2014-12-09T23:48:10-05:00

He was convicted execute him, stop playing around hang him like we did Saddam Hussein.

Response by CPL Leianah Guerra made Dec 10 at 2014 12:05 AM

2014-12-10T00:05:49-05:00

I couldn't imagine being an attorney in the military and then having to defend assholes like this! I couldn't do it! There's nothing to defend. I don't even know why this shit has to be discussed. He straight up killed people and tried to kill even more. It was a blatant attack. And if he was truly converted to radical Islam he would be owning that shit, not trying to weasel his way out of a death sentence via technicality. Why don't we put him down the radical Islamist way and cut his head off!

Response by SSgt Daniel Warila made Dec 10 at 2014 10:04 AM

2014-12-10T10:04:26-05:00

Unacceptable firing squad should solve this problem. They should've shot him right after his conviction

Response by GySgt William Langley made Dec 10 at 2014 10:28 AM

2014-12-10T10:28:46-05:00

I'll provide the Rifle and the bullet for the firing squad and the labor if they would let me!!!!

Response by SSG Jody P made Dec 10 at 2014 11:17 AM

2014-12-10T11:17:04-05:00

He made the choice to convert to Radical Islam. So let him die like the rest who waged war against us. The diary is just a ploy to put off the inevitable. Kill his sorry ass!!!

Response by SGT Scott Zimmermann made Dec 10 at 2014 12:52 PM

2014-12-10T12:52:11-05:00

I can't believe it has taken this long....firing squad

Response by PO2 Jim Adams made Dec 10 at 2014 6:57 PM

2014-12-10T18:57:01-05:00

I learned a long time ago, if you do not want your thoughts known, do not write them down. He did and he had his time in court. Time to carry out the sentence.

Response by SFC Ray Foster made Dec 11 at 2014 2:09 PM

2014-12-11T14:09:13-05:00

The soldiers and officer's familys who will never see there loved ones again because of this cowardly and coldly piece of trash he took there Without no remorse should not have any remorse on his soul he needs to get that uniform off hes a disgrace to the us army and the United States of America! He needs to be terminated now!!

Response by COL Donald Jackson made Dec 11 at 2014 2:21 PM

2014-12-11T14:21:29-05:00

This was a very sad event but we cannot take lightly how our men and women can be influenced by those who would like to harm both Americans and America.

Response by SPC Christopher Wilson made Dec 11 at 2014 3:36 PM

2014-12-11T15:36:28-05:00

Carry out the sentence post haste....................

Response by SSG Jonathan Snyder made Dec 11 at 2014 6:11 PM

2014-12-11T18:11:09-05:00

Tit for tat. Chain his ass to a floor in a tent and roll a grenade or two in there with him!

Response by SFC Christopher Springs made Dec 11 at 2014 6:58 PM

2014-12-11T18:58:37-05:00

Eye for an Eye! He was sentenced and it should be carried out soon.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2014 7:25 PM

2014-12-11T19:25:52-05:00

Here we are in a time of budget cuts and we still have these people bleeding the system everyday of more and more money. Complete what the jury said should be done a long time ago.

Response by CPL Brian Clouser made Dec 11 at 2014 7:31 PM

2014-12-11T19:31:02-05:00

I was in Kuwait at the time. Hang him

Response by Cpl Cody Brooks made Dec 11 at 2014 9:55 PM

2014-12-11T21:55:58-05:00

Death penalty is too forgiving for him, but I will take it. Just should have been done already!!! Firing squad, but hit him in the gut and let him bleed slow!

Response by SPC James Reed II made Dec 12 at 2014 12:17 AM

2014-12-12T00:17:12-05:00

He's scum. Deserves what's coming to him. He shouldn't even be wearing that uniform. He's a disgrace.

Response by SFC Peter Cyprian made Dec 12 at 2014 12:53 AM

2014-12-12T00:53:41-05:00

Has anyone ever seen the movie "The Beast" (1988)? I just had a great thought for this asshole's execution....an M1 Abrams tank! Stake him down and EVER SO SLOWLY, from feet to head, run the tank over him. I am sure there would be plenty of volunteers to clean up afterward...a water hose and shit shovel would do fine.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2014 1:54 AM

2014-12-12T01:54:42-05:00

Sentenced to death in 2005. Still alive in 2014. WTF is wrong with this country??

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2014 9:17 AM

2014-12-12T09:17:49-05:00

Death by firing squad, but give the riflemen full mags and let them start at his feet and work their way up. I'm available to volunteer...

Response by SSgt Alycia Hill made Dec 12 at 2014 9:25 AM

2014-12-12T09:25:36-05:00

What a piece of crap

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2014 7:19 PM

2014-12-12T19:19:12-05:00

On a daily schedule at random times, hang him just before he stops breathing then let him down. Then blindfold him in front of a firing squad with blanks. Repeat for a few weeks, maybe less maybe more, then give firing squad only .22 cal & make sure they hit the knees. That's all I got to say about that.

Response by SSG Ronald Abbl made Dec 12 at 2014 8:30 PM

2014-12-12T20:30:53-05:00

Family of victims should be the selected firing squad not authorizing them to shoot to kill just continue to shoot until his body gives up and he dies

Response by PV2 Marlon Pittman made Dec 13 at 2014 12:14 AM

2014-12-13T00:14:00-05:00

Disgrace to uniform

Response by SPC Matthew Pommerening made Dec 13 at 2014 12:16 AM

2014-12-13T00:16:32-05:00

Does anyone really give a shit about the diary? This pos did what he did, and soldier's died at the hands of another in uniform, someone they should have been able to trust that pathetically attacked them in their sleep. Fuck this guy, shove a grenade up his ass and shoot him in the balls.

Response by SPC Amber Brooks made Dec 13 at 2014 12:39 AM

2014-12-13T00:39:33-05:00

This is absolutely sickening. I don't know how he made it back to the US alive. There is nothing we can do to make him suffer enough for what he has done.
After all of the friends I have lost, I only wish I had the opportunity to be alone with this sack of shit.

Response by SGT Charles Vernier made Dec 13 at 2014 3:22 AM

2014-12-13T03:22:09-05:00

The diary might be "inflammatory" but I suspect that even it's absence the jury would have still reached the same conclusion. This guy needs to face a firing squad!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2014 10:55 AM

2014-12-13T10:55:02-05:00

"Old Sparky" sounds like a good option!

Response by LCpl John Repp made Dec 13 at 2014 7:11 PM

2014-12-13T19:11:24-05:00

Guilty, ready, aim, fire!

Response by SSG Antorius Merritt made Dec 13 at 2014 7:40 PM

2014-12-13T19:40:57-05:00

This happen in camp PA and my BDE so pissed to see him

Response by LCpl Erik Lee made Dec 14 at 2014 12:38 PM

2014-12-14T12:38:34-05:00

Hell with the needle bring back the electric chair

Response by SGT Ellis Bragdon made Dec 14 at 2014 2:49 PM

2014-12-14T14:49:58-05:00

Get him out of our uniform, he's a disgrace to our army

Response by SPC Jess Woof made Dec 14 at 2014 5:41 PM

2014-12-14T17:41:02-05:00

Screw the diary. He fragged fellow soldiers and then fired at the survivors. Death Penalty it's the only option and it should have already been carried out.

Response by 1SG Charles Brown made Dec 15 at 2014 4:58 AM

2014-12-15T04:58:48-05:00

If you kill your brothers or sisters in arms for any reason other than self defense, you should receive death.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Dec 15 at 2014 6:03 AM

2014-12-15T06:03:02-05:00

Since the CIA report release, there's been some great discussion about torture. Would anyone be opposed if this guy being tortured?

Response by SGT Melvin Torres made Dec 15 at 2014 10:58 AM

2014-12-15T10:58:29-05:00

He doesn't deserve to have a that uniform on

Response by SSgt Shane Karst made Dec 15 at 2014 11:49 AM

2014-12-15T11:49:16-05:00

All of this is the result of the perverted liberal movement in our nation that puts "feel goods" before justice. We're becoming a nation of addicts. It's weakening us slowly and will lead to our failure as a nation if it's not turned around. Execute this murderer.

Response by MSG Martin Griffith made Dec 15 at 2014 11:26 PM

2014-12-15T23:26:12-05:00

I was nearby but at a different camp that night, and was also with the 101st. Want to know what's wrong with our system? He should have already faced his punishment, and no courtroom smoke and mirrors will change that.

Response by LCpl Dan Mitchell made Dec 16 at 2014 8:06 AM

2014-12-16T08:06:45-05:00

There is nothing worse than betraying those you live and train and fight beside for years. He deserves no less than the sentence he has received. May god forgive him for there is none on this earth that will.

Response by CPT Michael Maag made Dec 16 at 2014 8:37 AM

2014-12-16T08:37:45-05:00

doesn't deserve to wear OUR Uniform.

Response by SPC Geoffrey Jenkins made Jan 6 at 2015 11:40 AM

2015-01-06T11:40:41-05:00

The Army should let me be the one to execute this cowardly bastard.I would kindly give up my pension.

Response by PO3 Jeff Lane made Jan 6 at 2015 11:47 AM

2015-01-06T11:47:28-05:00

Turns my stomach to see him still in uniform.

Response by LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® made Jan 6 at 2015 2:16 PM

2015-01-06T14:16:35-05:00

It is clear from the journal that this was premeditated. It is proof and evidence. Throwing it out is like throwing out a signed confession that was valid.

I think this case has gone long enough and hope get closure from this difficult time.

Response by SFC Walter Mack made Jan 6 at 2015 8:17 PM

2015-01-06T20:17:33-05:00

For those of us who were there, we have no desire to see this guy alive. I have no words, other than you can't coexist with those who want to kill you.

Response by SSG Mike Babauta made Jan 6 at 2015 11:08 PM

2015-01-06T23:08:19-05:00

Fry Him.

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2015 9:03 AM

2015-01-07T09:03:19-05:00

Diary or not, he committed murder in uniform while during a time of war and treason by firing on his on country. As with all traitors and war criminals he should die by hanging and not by firing squad. His diary is immaterial. Let him hold it in one hand and the Quaran in the other and see if either help him.

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2015 9:05 AM

2015-01-07T09:05:53-05:00

And for the love of all things good and decent can we ATLEAST remove his stripes? The fact that this guy is being called a sergeant is an insult to PFCs everywhere!

Response by MSG James S. made Jan 7 at 2015 2:29 PM

2015-01-07T14:29:28-05:00

The UCMJ should be used and NO civilian court system, the traitor committed a crime against his own during combat and should be tried for treason which is death by hanging. This type of justice should be used to set an example for all those that "feel" they need to exercise their "rights" under OUR Constitution!

This is not a civil matter for the civilian courts to decide, it is clear and present danger of a system that has allowed folks to get out of line and not flow with the system.

Response by SFC Ray Foster made Jan 8 at 2015 2:03 PM

2015-01-08T14:03:27-05:00

In any meaning full way? Really tell that to the soldiers families that lost there loved one's that lives were lost because of this coward ! Quit wasting army time and tax payers money and put him to death already at least he has had time to think about it what about the rights of the soldiers who were willing to go to war and possibly lose there lives and for the sake of our soldiers and beloved army get him the hell out of that uniform and into the

Response by SSG Lloyd Becker BSBA-HCM, MBA made Jan 8 at 2015 3:40 PM

2015-01-08T15:40:39-05:00

And, here, they call this religion, the "religion of peace". Sounds like an oxymoron; but more moron than oxy.

The only uniform he needs now is a set of fatigues with a big "white P" on the back and a firing squad. No lethal injection. PERIOD!!!!!!

Or, turn him loose in general population and the guards and the warden turn their backs for awhile. I bet the other prisoners might have something for him.

Response by SFC Mark Bailey made Jan 8 at 2015 9:54 PM

2015-01-08T21:54:17-05:00

In March of 2003 I was with a group of Observer-Controller/ Trainers embedded with an assigned Company for 7-10 days at a time. We had just finished when we were assigned a new Battalion and told to make contact that evening to begin operations the following morning.

The Platoon I was assigned had already bedded down for the night, so I sat up with the PSG and a cup of hot coffee for a few hours going over what we would be doing in the morning.

That morning came far too early as the grenades went off about 100 meters away.

I was part of the medical effort and assisted in the search for what we originally thought were a small group of infiltrators.

To our HORROR, we found out from the 1SG that the one person responsible had been found cowering in a SCUD bunker nearby.... and it was a recently converted US Soldier who had "gotten religious and told everyone he wanted to go home again".

I will never forget that day, those terrible hours of our frantic work with everyone, and the final outcome of finding out that so much damage had come from an American soldier.

Get that uniform off of him
Put him in whatever color he gets now
...and give him what he wanted all along

Quick Passage to meet Allah...right before Allah sends him to meet Shaitan

Honestly, I thought this filth had already been executed <sigh>

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2015 5:23 AM

2015-01-15T05:23:17-05:00

Whatever the case whether you are in the airforce,navy ,enginering corps etc,is not fair for a comrade in arms to open fire on his fellow troop members.So he deserves the death penalty

Response by SPC Joseph F Dolloff made Jan 15 at 2015 7:26 AM

2015-01-15T07:26:34-05:00

Why bring his diary into all of this? He became a radical, killed and wounded Good Soldiers, and now he should see his maker! Hanging would be perfect, but I would settle for a firing squad.

Response by Capt Gregory Hudgins made Jan 15 at 2015 9:42 AM

2015-01-15T09:42:44-05:00

I would make sure that anything used to dispatch this scum bag would be dipped in pig's blood before being used on him. He is nothing more than a traitor and deserves the worst punishment that we can give out. Just remember that it would be nothing in comparision to what his Islamic brothers have done to American citizens.

Please, strip him of that uniform now and put him in an orange jump suit.

Response by SGT Steven Ransbottom made Jan 21 at 2015 8:20 PM

2015-01-21T20:20:20-05:00

Simple Justice, and save the bullet and tax payers money, lets just tie him to a Cyprus stump in the southern swamps and let nature have its way, in a weeks time, nothing left, now worries.... and just maybe he can spend that time reflecting, maybe too he can convince his God to stave off mother natures creatures of the swamp.

Response by PO2 Kevin LaCroix made Jan 21 at 2015 9:30 PM

2015-01-21T21:30:31-05:00

Sentence needs to be carried out.

Response by PO3 Stephanie Matlock made Jan 22 at 2015 3:14 PM

2015-01-22T15:14:04-05:00

This guy disgusts me as much as Bergdahl!!! He is a disgrace to the uniform and I hope he rots in HELL!

Response by SFC Jeff Gurchinoff made Jan 22 at 2015 3:56 PM

2015-01-22T15:56:07-05:00

He should have been dead years ago. Our weak kneed approach to crime and excessively slow judicial process is a major contributor to why incidents like this occur. If executions were re-instated and swift execution of punishment after speedy trials were to start happening there would be a drastic reduction in crime across the board. Even more so at the civilian level when individuals consider the most likely scenario of punishment for the crime committed.. murder for example has VERY lenient sentences and that is only if convicted in the first place.

Response by PO3 David Davis made Mar 1 at 2015 11:03 AM

2015-03-01T11:03:03-05:00

He took the lives of his fellow soldiers. He put that shit hole Islamic religion First. He killed in cold blood. He should by executed. As an example. He has no code.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 12:38 PM

2015-03-01T12:38:26-05:00

He's trying to save his skin by saying "the jury took the diary out of context." But how is that? How can average no ones take anything out of context?

Sounds like a terrible defense and I hope he can make peace with whichever God he's chosing to follow.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 2:00 PM

2015-03-01T14:00:07-05:00

This may not be politically correct. FUCK HIM.

Why? This man committed bold-faced MURDER of his brothers in arms....Soldiers that trusted him. This is absolute horse-shit that you should exempt a man's PERSONAL diary from the face of a criminal trial. The fact that this man made it TO trial is a testament of the restraint of those around him.

There are no secrets from the chain of command, and there should be no secrecy when it comes to allowing them to make a decision. NEVER ONCE, even in privacy or thought said, "I will KILL you." or "I want to kill you." Why? Because as a Soldier, we are given that capacity, and are never to take that decision lightly. Even if you are writing it "just to vent", the fact that you are saying this in thought means that the idea has already implanted in your mind, and you need IMMEDIATE intervention (ESPECIALLY in a war zone!!).

We have dragged these trials out for YEARS on stupid technicalities. Should Nidal Hassan be forced to shave or allow him to grow his beard while he's in a military prison? Can we look at this guy's "pretty in pink" personal diary? Both sides do their best to face the music. If all you can say is "He read my Hello Kitty Journal", then let's get on with justice and move forward. These families, friends, and fellow Soldiers don't need their emotions dragged through the shit any more than they already have.
v/r,
CPT Butler

Response by CW5 Jim Steddum made Mar 1 at 2015 2:02 PM

2015-03-01T14:02:38-05:00

While I typically agree with the law in these cases, his actions stand alone. Whether he was psychotic, radicalized, or just criminal--the punishment is commensurate with the crime regardless of the context of his inflammatory diary passages.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 5:07 PM

2015-03-01T17:07:20-05:00

I've no experience in law what so ever... But fuck him and his feelings. Firing squad.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 7:12 PM

2015-03-01T19:12:45-05:00

No matter what context he wants us to get from his diary does not excuse the fact that he killed two Officers and ambushed fellow Soldiers. He should have no say because the people he killed or wounded had no say as to their fate. His sentence should stand.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 7:35 PM

2015-03-01T19:35:58-05:00

Taking the diary out of the records doesn't change the fact that he's a homicidal maniac that murdered his own family. He knew what he was doing, was engraged with hate, killed two Soldiers, and he deserves a cowards death.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2015 9:32 PM

2015-03-01T21:32:34-05:00

I fail to see how his journal is damaging. I would think the hand grenades and bullets would be adequate for guilt.
If he was arguing that he will be executed due to being a Muslim (religious discrimination) then he should have played that card. Admit guilt but try to demonstrate that other soldiers that have killed fellow brothers in arms have not been put to death. Sad case regardless, I just hope we don't waste too much money on his trial, incarceration and sentencing.

Response by SPC Robin Garcia made Mar 1 at 2015 10:15 PM

2015-03-01T22:15:16-05:00

I remember when this happened. My husband just left to go out there not too long after this. Sad to say that some people agree with radical Islam. It's not fair, because they expect us to respect their religion but they don't respect ours. Sad world we live in

Response by GySgt William Langley made Mar 4 at 2015 10:23 AM

2015-03-04T10:23:38-05:00

He deserves to die! His actions dictated that!

Response by SMSgt Bryan Raines made Mar 4 at 2015 11:56 AM

2015-03-04T11:56:45-05:00

This man is a traitor to his country and a disgrace to the uniform. He should be put to death alongside the scumbucket from Ft. Hood. A dual hanging would be nice. Use braided pig intestines for maximum effect.

Response by SSG Paul Lanciault made Mar 4 at 2015 12:10 PM

2015-03-04T12:10:15-05:00

Leave a pork chop and a rope in his cell. Maybe he will do the favor for us.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2015 1:27 PM

2015-03-04T13:27:07-05:00

Why isn't he dead yet? Everyone knows he rolled a grenade into a tent with the purpose of killing/wounding as many as possible. He never even tried to deny it. What further proof do you need?

As for the way he should be executed, I think they should tie him up and throw some grenades near him to wound him but not close enough to kill him. After he writhes around on the ground for a while, someone can shoot him a couple of times with some small caliber rounds (.22 for example) then they can just leave him there until he bleeds out.

Response by SFC Ray Foster made Mar 11 at 2015 5:48 PM

2015-03-11T17:48:29-04:00

Hr gets no pitty from me what about the lives he took they were not given the chance hes been given hopefully he will will work things out with his maker allah akbar !!!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2015 10:13 PM

2015-03-11T22:13:24-04:00

I get that there's a UCMJ applicability aspect, but I'll never understand why they let assholes like this wear the uniform to court proceedings.

Response by SPC Thomas Hobbs made Mar 11 at 2015 11:01 PM

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In my opinion, he should not get the death penalty, as it would give him the "privilege" of being a martyr for radical Islam. On the other hand, giving him a life sentence would provide him opportunity to recruit others to radical Islam. The answer to that is to give him life in solitary confinement, with no possibility of parole, no family visitation (after all, two of his victims can't see their families anymore), and certain no conjugal visits. Give him a room that is completely barren of anything other than a mat, a wool blanket, a small pillow, a hole to urinate and defecate, single ply toilet paper, and one hotdog MRE per day (ONLY the hotdog MRE, everyday, no other options).

Response by PO2 Bernie Criniti made Mar 18 at 2015 3:21 PM

2015-03-18T15:21:26-04:00

Another example of an imperfect system. This was a closed case before it even started. Why are we wasting more time and money on this P.O.S. when all you need is a bullet. Then we can do what should have been done a long time ago and hold trash call for the sharks.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 3:44 PM

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I arrived with 1st BDE 101st Airborne (Air Assault) on the morning after this attack 23 March 2003 from Camp New Jersey. I was the PSYOP Detachment assigned to the BDE for OIF. I was witness to the aftermath and subsequent investigations that followed this attach while still in Kuwait. The attack was well planned and though out. He turned off the generators so the lights would be off outside the pads. He threw grenades into the senior leadership tents one at a time and was shooting them as they ran out cover. Capt. Christopher S. Seifert and died of gunshot wounds. Air Force Maj. Gregory L. Stone died from a fragment of the grenade tossed in his tent, he bleed out on the flight to the hospital. Several others were seriously injured including the BDE CDR then (COL) now LTG Ben Hodges. He was only discovered because he was bleeding from one of his own grenades. When confronted, he confessed to the attack. He was in charge of the munitions that evening. Those in the BDE are my friends and we served in combat together. A firing squad is absolutely appropriate. This is a PC move because of the current administration views on "terrorism" or rather the lack of it.

Response by PO2 Christopher Gonzalez made Mar 18 at 2015 3:46 PM

2015-03-18T15:46:57-04:00

Hang him. Case closed, next!!!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 3:56 PM

2015-03-18T15:56:44-04:00

Let him die for Allah... We can help him.
Bacon first please!!! Sorry, I have absolutely none, nil, NO sympathy!!!

Response by Cpl Sabrina L. made Mar 18 at 2015 3:56 PM

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THERE IS A REASON WE TAKE AN OATH!
IF ONE'S ALLEGIANCES CHANGE...ONE SHOULD BE MAN OR WOMAN ENOUGH TO BE UP FRONT ABOUT WHERE THEY STAND, IF A PERSON REALLY BELIEVES IN SOMETHING, IF THEY HAVE TO HIDE IT IS THE FIRST SIGN THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG, HAVE THE COURAGE OF YOUR CONVICTIONS~

Response by SFC Charles S. made Mar 19 at 2015 3:23 AM

2015-03-19T03:23:53-04:00

Hanged or Firing squad. Anything else is not suitable justice.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 7:07 AM

2015-03-19T07:07:04-04:00

Before they do anything else... Before the knot is tied around his neck or the firing squad locks and loads take that Beret OFF HIS DAMN HEAD! I waited 27 years for a chance at Jump School (1981-2008) and the opportunity to honorably earn and wear that beret and seeing it on his head churns my gut! As so many have already said, he is a traitor to his fellow servicemen, the uniform he's wearing and the Country he swore to serve. Scripture says there is a time to die. His time is now.

Response by Sgt Richard Martin made Mar 19 at 2015 10:07 AM

2015-03-19T10:07:15-04:00

So he converted to radical Islam?? Then why is he still in uniform. He is a traitor and should be treated as such. No appeals, death sentence to be carried out immediately!!!!! Done!!!

Response by CSM Michael Lynch made Mar 19 at 2015 10:22 AM

2015-03-19T10:22:01-04:00

I'm confused on the title even, "Condemned Soldier", excuse me but I don't see anyway in this world he can be doing anything even close to Soldiering or am I wrong.

"Condemned Murderer" "Condemned Prisoner" "Condemned Traitor" "Condemned Coward" This individual doesn't deserve to have Soldier associated anywhere near his name. He lost that right on that fateful day. Hey newspapers and online rags feel free to use anyone of the above titles, they are free.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 11:38 AM

2015-03-19T11:38:07-04:00

He Did Not Ask the Persons He killed If they wantted to be blown up. He should have already hae felt the Hangmans noose.

Response by PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole made Mar 19 at 2015 5:23 PM

2015-03-19T17:23:19-04:00

Why is he even still in uniform? He killed our BROTHERS, he no longer has that right or privelidge!! As for his consequence... that is very self explanatory, for any "human."

Response by SFC Rosie Hayes made Mar 19 at 2015 5:31 PM

2015-03-19T17:31:30-04:00

Let's think for a minute. What do we know about what was on his mind at the time. In which we do not know that, but as the Bible say an eye for eye and a tooth for a tooth.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 20 at 2015 12:02 AM

2015-03-20T00:02:06-04:00

There is nothing that should change the outcome of that trial. He got a fair trial and was found guilty.

For everyone pitching a fit over him being in uniform...this picture is from the trial in April 2005. File photos taken between 12-21Apr are used when ever this comes up. It is Army Standards to have all parties to courts martial to wear (then) Class A Green Uniform or (now) ASU. He was convicted on 21 Apr 2005. He now wears a prison uniform. When someone is sentenced following a court martial, that individual goes directly from the court room to the confinement facility, literally. They do not even pause. No wardrobe change. Other related items: Award revocation AR600-8-22 page 8. Revocation of Air Assault Badges page 9. Prohibition of wear of awards AR 670-1 para 22-3.

Response by SPC Nathan Fanton made Mar 23 at 2015 10:41 PM

2015-03-23T22:41:35-04:00

So I am a little confused. I thought someone like a General could have done his court martial right there right then, and then had him executed like they did in WWI and WWII. I know how it worked out, however did the law change or do we just not do that anymore?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2015 5:50 PM

2015-03-29T17:50:43-04:00

Kill that terrorist son of a goat and his buddy Nadal too. We should do a better job screening these Soldiers belonging to this radical faith before we hand them a weapon.

With that said bring on the hate mail!

Response by SGT Neil Doty made Mar 29 at 2015 6:03 PM

2015-03-29T18:03:14-04:00

This happened 5 tnets from where i was at in kuwait this guy is a piece of work and a scum bag get him out of the uniform he doesn't deserve to wear anymore and let his ass rot in jail hopefully he get whats coming to him in prison

Response by Sgt Garin Agnew made Mar 30 at 2015 12:09 AM

2015-03-30T00:09:37-04:00

Fuck him, he should die!

Response by SGT Richard Ellis made Mar 30 at 2015 10:33 AM

2015-03-30T10:33:57-04:00

I was on the Honor Guard at CPT Seifert's Funeral.
This traitor deserves the death penalty. Not by lethal injection, but at the end of a rope, the way ALL treasonous people should

Response by SFC Tyrone Almendarez made Apr 8 at 2015 7:16 PM

2015-04-08T19:16:05-04:00

It's time to meet your maker. May you rest in shit.

Response by SGT Anthony Bussing made Apr 9 at 2015 12:29 AM

2015-04-09T00:29:07-04:00

you all realize..he was convicted and found guilty and sent to death row in April 2005...right?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2015 6:48 AM

2015-04-09T06:48:23-04:00

I say strap to a rack, put him in a tent, and lob in some grenades. Let him die the same way he killed.

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Jul 17 at 2015 3:43 PM

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He is very lucky to be alive this long. Probably he was in solitary confinement all this time because I thought this case was tried and done. Killing this P.O.S. isn't enough.

Response by SPC Paul Rogers made Jul 18 at 2015 1:29 AM

2015-07-18T01:29:24-04:00

I believe his actions speak louder than any possible interpretation of his diary could ever and I support the death penalty based on his actions.

Response by SSG Red Hoffman made Jul 18 at 2015 7:54 AM

2015-07-18T07:54:36-04:00

I am lost in trying to understand why he is still alive. Ten years is a very long time. It is like when a child gets caught doing something and the child finds many new and ridiculous ways to change the outcome (the punishment). Get it over with and move on. I believe life is very precious, but the lives this man took were very precious as well. The threat must be exterminated. How is the wait ten years long?

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jul 18 at 2015 8:14 AM

2015-07-18T08:14:45-04:00

Why is this guy still breathing?

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Jul 18 at 2015 5:18 PM

2015-07-18T17:18:12-04:00

I can't believe we are still dealing with this guy.

Response by SN Earl Robinson made Jul 18 at 2015 6:13 PM

2015-07-18T18:13:00-04:00

Ok while I'm black I'm going to say that race has nothing to do with this issue. The bottom line is he betrayed his country and his fellow soldiers, killing two and wounding 14 others. Maybe this thinking is old school but the decision to convert to islam while repugnant to me its not my decision but his decision to betray his country and fellow soldiers amounts to treason and therefore punishable by death. This case is truly meriting the death penalty if any case ever was. Also the fact that he is allowed to wear the uniform of the US Army is an affront to every man and woman that has ever worn the uniform honorably. He should be stripped of his uniform and presented to the judges in prison jumpers.

Response by MSgt Manuel Diaz made Jul 18 at 2015 6:21 PM

2015-07-18T18:21:05-04:00

I don't feel he should be wearing a US Army uniform, he should be wearing a coffin

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2015 6:33 PM

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When I looked at the name of this soldier and I looked at his facial structure. I knew immediately that he had to have had his name changed legally and someone somewhere should have recognized this as a sign of impending trouble. It sticks out to me like a BIG RED FLAG. I'm surprised that the event didn't happen before he reached the rank of SGT. Anyone/Everyone should have been able to see there was something not right here. If any of you are interested his real name is Mark Fidel Kool. This was a PREVENTABLE EVENT and it angers me that no one was looking at him really hard all the time.

I will explain why. The second Imam (phrophet) was named Hasan referred to as Holy Prophet Hasan, Karim means generous in arabic and akbar means the great. Translating this name is Hasan generous the great. If you look at this name and apply knowledge about conservative/radical Islam then you will know this is a large sign. Translating his name to Arabic it is literally The Great Generous Hasan. Saying this inside the culture it means he is going to give something great to the movement. He is putting himself on an extremely high level with this name. Someone just needed to read it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2015 8:46 PM

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I am a Muslim and I find this disgusting that he would commit these horrible acts. Why is he not dead already? We take too long with executions. All the resources we waste on him living another day are resources that could go to more well deserving soldiers or veterans.

Response by 1LT Otis R. made Jul 18 at 2015 8:50 PM

2015-07-18T20:50:05-04:00

There is only one way to effectively deal with any terrorist. As one deals with a rabid dog, you kill them and everyone who supports them. Kill them in there homes or any where else you find them with out regards to borders or boundaries, as Usama Bin Laden was killed in his own bedroom. The word will spread that there is no other outcome and fewer people will choose to be “radicalized”. All we need is the mindset to do it.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Jul 18 at 2015 11:56 PM

2015-07-18T23:56:46-04:00

Death is the proper sentence for his crimes. Make it swift and painful.

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Jul 19 at 2015 1:25 AM

2015-07-19T01:25:07-04:00

First of all he shouldn't be allowed to wear the uniform anymore. He already disgraced it. Second his diary shouldn't even be a concern. His actions alone are enough for me to order up a firing line and execute him. But then again maybe ammo is not worth wasting on him. I am sure we can find other methods to inflict pain upon him. Maybe Chinese water torture? Maybe have his body stretched in opposite directions until it tears apart....soo many good ones for this sorry excuse of a soldier.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Oct 8 at 2015 6:12 PM

2015-10-08T18:12:42-04:00

I don't think that an EASY death is the way to go. Lethal injection is HUMANE. He fragged and killed 4 people. Firing squad is to Quick. The US Army is the only ones that still can hang a person. STRING his a$$ up. He killed 4 brothers. Make him feel every moment!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 6:16 PM

2015-10-08T18:16:22-04:00

They still haven't decided the fate of this traitor. Incredible!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2015 6:16 PM

2015-10-08T18:16:24-04:00

Don't know a lot about procedural law as it applies to the courtroom, but I'd have to agree that the passages were pretty incriminatory, to say the least. If he gets a new trial there's still plenty o evidence for the death penalty, I believe.

Response by MSG Kirt Highberger made Oct 9 at 2015 12:43 AM

2015-10-09T00:43:51-04:00

Put him down after feeding him a pork chop

Response by SFC Stephen King made Oct 9 at 2015 6:55 AM

2015-10-09T06:55:55-04:00

An eye for an eye.

Response by Sgt Ken Prescott made Oct 9 at 2015 7:49 AM

2015-10-09T07:49:48-04:00

Release him to his buddies in ISIS.

From the a$$ end of a C-17 at 15,000 feet.

With no parachute.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2015 8:56 AM

2015-10-09T08:56:31-04:00

... this raise a question .... how do the military execute? I thought only two way, hanging and firing squad ... am I wrong?

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Oct 9 at 2015 9:35 AM

2015-10-09T09:35:31-04:00

If it was one of my family members all I would have to say; "Leavenworth will not last forever, I will be waiting for you".

Response by SPC Bruce Nichols made Oct 9 at 2015 10:41 AM

2015-10-09T10:41:39-04:00

Done deal. Danger to others and himself, committed murders. Obvious fate.

Response by PO2 Colleen Wagley made Oct 17 at 2015 9:58 PM

2015-10-17T21:58:26-04:00

He committed murder no matter what the diary said. It should not matter whether or not the diary was read he committed murder and should be put to death because of his actions. The fact that he killed his fellow soldiers makes this crime especially heinous but the punishment unfortunately cannot be made any stricter. He will have to face the ultimate judge on his own after he has been put to death.

Response by SSG Lon Watson made Oct 17 at 2015 10:15 PM

2015-10-17T22:15:54-04:00

He needs to die.....AND SOON!!!

Response by MAJ Hugh Blanchard made Oct 17 at 2015 10:25 PM

2015-10-17T22:25:10-04:00

This is the cowardly jack-ass who rolled a frag grenade into a tent and killed several of his fellow soldiers, claiming he was "religiously motivated.." Bull***t!! Give him the same treatment he gave his victims! Looks like the MP on the left in this photo agrees with me...

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Oct 17 at 2015 10:41 PM

2015-10-17T22:41:00-04:00

Kill him.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Oct 19 at 2015 4:29 AM

2015-10-19T04:29:42-04:00

Light him up. He is a traitor and he killed his own people for a crazy reason. It's was up to him to reenlist. He didn't have to reenlist he chose to, he had a choice.

Response by SSG Kenneth Suarez made Oct 19 at 2015 10:09 AM

2015-10-19T10:09:31-04:00

I would pull the trigger myself. What that guy did back in the day will always be on the back of my mind. RIP CPT Seifert.

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Oct 19 at 2015 1:08 PM

2015-10-19T13:08:51-04:00

Feed Akbar and his Allahu kin to the hogs...

Response by MSgt Kevin McNulty made Oct 19 at 2015 5:29 PM

2015-10-19T17:29:42-04:00

What's there to think about?

Response by MAJ Frederick Myers made Oct 20 at 2015 12:57 AM

2015-10-20T00:57:08-04:00

My wife worked with a nurse who happened to be CPT Christopher Seifert's mother. I will be very happy to see him on Death Row for the remainder of his life, and pray that he is able to still lift the rock-breaking hammer at the age of 94.

Response by MSgt Stephen Council made Oct 20 at 2015 9:17 AM

2015-10-20T09:17:13-04:00

Can we get a picture of the Traitor and War Criminal without those stripes? He has not the integrity to wear them...

Response by SGT Josheua Cooke made Oct 20 at 2015 12:43 PM

2015-10-20T12:43:33-04:00

This man, committed treason... He murdered "federal employees", and carried out an attack on American Soil (American Soil defined by sustained US presence where we can and have prosecuted American law).

His journal was material to his state of mind and shows intent with his anti- American philosophies. It does not matter what religion under which he committed this horrible atrocity or why he did, it only matters that a sworn service member committed fratricide and attacked service members on American soil. The death penalty has been carried out by states for far less.

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Oct 20 at 2015 10:44 PM

2015-10-20T22:44:10-04:00

No sympathy for this bum.

Response by CW3 Bernard"Chief" Collier made Oct 20 at 2015 11:36 PM

2015-10-20T23:36:05-04:00

He should die. he is a traitor to his country. His duties were clear. There were other means of going protesting.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 1:41 PM

2015-10-22T13:41:58-04:00

He was and still is a scum bag. He murdered fellow soldiers while they were sleeping. He was provided council and he tried to defend his actions. The diary only helped the Jury understand the type of person they were dealing with.

Response by SFC Michael W. made Oct 22 at 2015 2:27 PM

2015-10-22T14:27:06-04:00

Put him down...period.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 2:42 PM

2015-10-22T14:42:15-04:00

He did the crime now he needs to pay for his actions.

Response by LCpl Rob Cooper made Oct 22 at 2015 4:14 PM

2015-10-22T16:14:27-04:00

Um...I think a lot of it rests on the fact he threw 4 grenades and killed the Capt. and the Maj. Not to mention firing his weapon on his comrades. Good show jack ass.

Response by Yannick Kerlogot made Oct 22 at 2015 5:11 PM

2015-10-22T17:11:16-04:00

Lex dura lex sed lex

Response by MSgt Manuel Diaz made Oct 22 at 2015 5:25 PM

2015-10-22T17:25:39-04:00

He doesn't deserve to wear an army uniform. He should be executed in Muslim attire with bacon wrapped around his head till he suffercates

Response by SGT John Little made Oct 22 at 2015 6:17 PM

2015-10-22T18:17:51-04:00

He was convicted. Our system of justice is not perfect but it allowed this individual a fair trial to debate his conviction is an insult to our judicial system and a direct insult to the family of the deceased.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 24 at 2015 6:21 AM

2015-10-24T06:21:48-04:00

We need to put him a tent and throw 4 grenades in it.

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Oct 24 at 2015 1:20 PM

2015-10-24T13:20:59-04:00

I don't see how the diary could be misunderstood or taken out of context. Its in his own handwriting and words, so what is there to misunderstand? For whatever reasons this scumbag killed 2 and wounded 14.
And what difference would it make if his family took the stand? Would you expect any of them to not say that he was a good person who went to church, who was respectful to others? Unless your family member is a total, evil person then your never going to hear anything bad come from a family member.
It sounds crass but just execute him and get it over with.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 27 at 2015 10:44 PM

2015-10-27T22:44:55-04:00

He wants to be protected from the truth in his own diary?
Are they looking for volunteers for his firing squad?

Response by 2LT Earl Dean made Oct 28 at 2015 2:21 PM

2015-10-28T14:21:25-04:00

He was found guilty! Now he needs to pay the price! I will volunteer for the firing squad.

Response by PVT Ryan P. Quirk made Oct 29 at 2015 12:05 AM

2015-10-29T00:05:44-04:00

He shot his own brothers in arms.. He needs to be put down. Stop wasting everyones time and money.. If he was convicted in a military court of committing this crime. He needs to be put down..

Response by SP5 Joel McDargh made Oct 29 at 2015 12:16 AM

2015-10-29T00:16:38-04:00

He was sent over to fight against taliban and instead turned on his own troops. The enemy was embedded with our own people. The death penalty was just reward for his deception.

Response by 1SG Patrick Sims made Oct 29 at 2015 2:58 AM

2015-10-29T02:58:53-04:00

Soldiers rely on each other to survive in combat---He murdered his fellow soldiers---He shouldn't received special treatment for any reason and should be executed.

Response by TSgt Marco McDowell made Oct 29 at 2015 3:01 AM

2015-10-29T03:01:40-04:00

This guy is still kicking? Strap a grenade to his head and pull the pin. He's a pure coward and a disgrace to the profession of arms.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 9:40 AM

2015-10-29T09:40:33-04:00

Lt. Col. John Potter seems to need to have more work assigned to him. He obviously does not have any pressing matters at hand. Sad that his superiors would even allow this.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Oct 29 at 2015 12:29 PM

2015-10-29T12:29:36-04:00

At least the Army got this one right as oppose to the Staff Sergeant Alberto Martinez. An otherwise useless maggot who would of pled guilty to remove the death penalty. The Army botched that one.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_of_Phillip_Esposito_and_Louis_Allen

Deaths of Phillip Esposito and Louis Allen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The fragging deaths of Phillip Esposito and Louis Allen occurred on June 7, 2005, at Forward Operating Base Danger in Tikrit, Iraq. Captain Phillip Esposito and First Lieutenant Louis Allen, from a New York Army National Guard unit of the United States 42nd Infantry Division, were mortally wounded in Esposito's office by a Claymore mine and died.

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Oct 29 at 2015 5:45 PM

2015-10-29T17:45:21-04:00

Amazing how murderers expect mercy when it comes to their own necks

Response by SFC Thomas Howes made Oct 29 at 2015 6:08 PM

2015-10-29T18:08:49-04:00

I hope they do put him to death and the other ass wipe from the Ft hood shootings

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Oct 29 at 2015 6:34 PM

2015-10-29T18:34:14-04:00

Hanging, because a firing squad would be too honorable.

It is puzzling/alarming/saddening/ maddening to me why he is not dead yet. This entire judgement process should have done inside the military and in short order.

And rip that rank and insignia off that sorry POS , years ago.

Response by Cpl Jay Samdahl made Oct 29 at 2015 10:00 PM

2015-10-29T22:00:51-04:00

kick him to death with my steel toed boots .... guilty as guilty can ever ever get

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 10:30 PM

2015-10-29T22:30:49-04:00

Death by Hanging!

Response by SSG Royalyn Haynes made Oct 30 at 2015 2:07 AM

2015-10-30T02:07:04-04:00

He should have been dead a long time ago!!!!

Response by SGT Marc Shepherd made Oct 30 at 2015 12:21 PM

2015-10-30T12:21:55-04:00

Don't make it easy on him, he wants to be a martyr.
Send him to prison and put him in the cell with someone known to rape his cellmates.
Feed him a diet of nothing but bacon and ham.
and make all his guards women

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 1:21 PM

2015-10-30T13:21:19-04:00

Death. It's appropriate.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Oct 30 at 2015 1:28 PM

2015-10-30T13:28:24-04:00

Is there anyone that really believes that the death penalty will be carried out? Check out when the last person was executed due to a military tribunal. This POS will be fed, clothed and have better medical care than most civilized Americans.

Response by LCpl Jai-Malkum Walker Sr made Oct 30 at 2015 2:13 PM

2015-10-30T14:13:22-04:00

I DON'T BELIEVE IN THE DEATH PENALTY, AND IN THIS CASE, THAT WOULD MAKE HIM LOOK GOOD TO ALL OF HIS RADICAL BUDDIES ANYWAY. LET HIM SIT IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT WITH ABSOLUTELY NOTHING....NOT EVEN CLOTHES, COVERS OR EVEN A BED, AND FEED HIM BREAD AND WATER ONCE A DAY.

Response by LCpl Ash Carson made Oct 30 at 2015 2:40 PM

2015-10-30T14:40:44-04:00

I honestly feel he should get the death penalty. He had killed and injured troops which deserves the death penalty

Response by SPC Eric Mancillas made Oct 30 at 2015 3:32 PM

2015-10-30T15:32:06-04:00

His death, at the point of a rifle is what he deserves. If this man lives his life in a cell we will be sending the wrong message to any (anti)soldier who thinks they can destroy the trust between all of us brothers-in-arms.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Oct 30 at 2015 3:37 PM

2015-10-30T15:37:04-04:00

I am a firm believer that if they want to be martyrs, that is the one thing that should be denied to them. Life in prison on a steady diet of bacon served on a used tampon would be a better punishment. That way they are denied the glory of martyrdom, and Islamic paradise as well.

Response by CMDCM Richard Moon made Nov 3 at 2015 4:43 PM

2015-11-03T16:43:13-05:00

I remember hearing the reports of this (my unit was south and in a different camp) and was absolutely floored. He's nearly as bad as that other POS - "Major" Hassan, turning on his fellow soldiers, and an oath breaker. Words mean nothing, his actions spoke volumes about his intent. Roast him.

Response by 1SG Patrick Sims made Nov 3 at 2015 5:48 PM

2015-11-03T17:48:12-05:00

Soldiers are shot---criminals are hung.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Nov 3 at 2015 5:57 PM

2015-11-03T17:57:00-05:00

I say put him in a tent and let people frag him. Don't do it right away let him sweat it out for awhile and do it when he isn't expecting it. He didn't have to reenlist. He wasn't made to do it he chose to reenlist. So his bullsh** story isn't getting no tear on this end. This is a free country and he could of got out of the military and move to another country of his choice. I just came home from vacation last week and I was on the plane with to NCOs bringing back a kid who was AWOL. If you don't want to serve don't join. Don't make excuses or do stupid things like taking others lives because you want to be a coward.

Response by SrA Scott Baer made Nov 3 at 2015 7:07 PM

2015-11-03T19:07:39-05:00

My only question is, why is that traitor still breathing?? Anyway You spin it,he took/slaughtered several lives that were supposed to be his brothers in arms!!!

Response by SGM Edwin Garcia made Nov 3 at 2015 11:02 PM

2015-11-03T23:02:39-05:00

DEATH PENALTY...DIE

Response by TSgt John Temblador, PI, CIPA made Nov 5 at 2015 7:09 PM

2015-11-05T19:09:11-05:00

Response by COL Ted Mc made Nov 6 at 2015 1:45 AM

2015-11-06T01:45:21-05:00

Since he has been sentenced to death and the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces affirmed the decision on August 19, 2015 I think that we can finally let this topic slide into oblivion.

http://www.sacbee.com/community/yolo/article31644701.html

Military court upholds death sentence in 2003 ‘fragging’ case

The nation’s highest military court has affirmed the conviction and death sentence for a University of California, Davis, graduate who admitted killing two fellow U.S. soldiers at the start of the Iraq War.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 9:19 AM

2015-11-06T09:19:48-05:00

Death Penalty is the only option.

Response by SGT Mark Rhodes made Nov 6 at 2015 9:30 AM

2015-11-06T09:30:04-05:00

Death by firing squad

Response by SGT Mark Rhodes made Nov 6 at 2015 9:36 AM

2015-11-06T09:36:39-05:00

Death without any delay this has been edited due to sticky touchscreen

Response by PO3 Earl F. McCartney 111 made Nov 6 at 2015 10:30 AM

2015-11-06T10:30:16-05:00

Whatever happened to our Military justice system? This man was tried, convicted and sentenced to death for the cold blooded murder of many of his fellow American soldiers in a time of war. He should have been lined up against a wall and shot then and there!! Those poor American soldiers he killed in cold blood deserve justice!! Instead they take over 20 years wondering why he did it or was he in his right mind. Screw that bullshit!! The sick Bastard is lower than a rabid dog and needs to be put down right away. So those lost souls can finally rest in peace!!

Response by Charlotte Lucier made Nov 7 at 2015 9:30 AM

2015-11-07T09:30:43-05:00

Hang him!!!!!

Response by SFC William “Derrell” Chandler made Nov 7 at 2015 1:09 PM

2015-11-07T13:09:33-05:00

HE SHOULD RECEIVED THE DEATH SENTENCE.

Response by PO2 Weaver Brian made Nov 12 at 2015 8:27 PM

2015-11-12T20:27:57-05:00

I remember when the incident happened, and I am mildly surprised his sentence hasn't been resolved yet. Firing squad would be very appropriate in his case, but just for kicks, let's be sure we oil all the rounds with bacon grease first.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 9:25 PM

2015-11-12T21:25:12-05:00

how is this guy still around? This happened 12 years ago, it must be costing the Tax payers alot of money for this

Response by SGT Robert Hawks made Nov 12 at 2015 9:30 PM

2015-11-12T21:30:20-05:00

Should have been executed already

Response by MSG Michael Hankins made Nov 13 at 2015 2:56 PM

2015-11-13T14:56:36-05:00

Its time for him to take a long dirt nap. He committed treason and must pay the price!! I hope this appeal process doesn't take to long i would love to see this happen first hand before i reach the age of 80.

Response by SSG Robert Spina made Nov 17 at 2015 7:23 PM

2015-11-17T19:23:36-05:00

IT IS A JUST SENT

Response by SSG Robert Spina made Nov 17 at 2015 7:24 PM

2015-11-17T19:24:19-05:00

IT IS A JUST SENT

Response by SPC Brian Bay made Nov 19 at 2015 8:50 PM

2015-11-19T20:50:24-05:00

So after being involved in the legal system and spending more time in a court room than I ever thought, I've come to a few conclusions based on my own personal experience and observations. I've never been involved in criminal matters but nonetheless your mileage may vary.

Judges get it wrong sometimes because they are human and humans make mistakes. The prosecutor's job to to find the defendant guilty and the defense counsel's job is to exonerate the defendant or do as much "damage control" as possible. Regardless of personal feelings, emotional bias or the politics behind it, the simple reality is that we all have rights. One of them is being innocent until proven guilty.

Now I'm not saying that he isn't guilty, nor am I trying to mitigate or minimize the tragic events that came to be that day. I'm not saying that he doesn't deserve to have his testicles rest in a colony of fire ants (or whatever else Quentin Tarantino's sick, twisted and convoluted mind can conjure up) but we, as our own society, have created a system where there are safety mechanisms in place so that we can ensure that justice is served accurately instead of expeditiously.

In criminal matters and even civil or domestic cases, there are things called "Mitigating" and "Aggravating" factors. Mitigating means that there are facts that reduce the seriousness of the crime/infraction/offense; conversely, Aggravating means facts that increase the seriousness. The simple fact is that the legal process affords him the right to seek an appeal and with death being Option -A, I sure as hell don't blame him for trying to seek Option -B.

For those who are calling for swift death, put him in the ground, etc, etc, I ask the question, "Are you afraid that this convicted man is really going to prevail in his appeal?" I mean is killing him 5 minutes from now or even 25 years from now going to bring back the deceased or somehow undo the damage that's been done? Great, have this dude ride the lightning, get ballistically ventilated or evenly distributed about with extreme prejudice; then what?

You have to deal with the pain and close that chapter in each of your respective lives (for those who were directly and indirectly affected) in your own way regardless of the outcome.

Let's also take a look at how this could have been prevented if we're all going to armchair quarterback this thing. Is the leadership culpable for this at all? Were there warning signs? I would think that during pre-deployment SRP that a religious preference listed as "Muslim" or "Islam" might be a raised flag that's worth looking into just a bit. I mean you don't just wake up one morning and start shooting your own. Someone knew of or had to have seen warning signs and nobody took action.

Going back to the appeal and trial issue. Part of a defense lawyer's job is to make sure that the prosecutor presents his case in accordance with the rules of evidence, chain of custody and that all of the I's are dotted and T's are crossed. If proper procedures are not followed, then the foundation and the integrity of our legal system will crumble.

You can read my Court of Appeals published opinion below.
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/wa-court-of-appeals/1343952.html

The long and the short of it was that I had my ex-wife caught, blatantly violating our parenting plan and absconding with our children. The trial court judge failed to rule on the required factors concerning child relocation. Additionally, she failed to properly follow the court procedure. The most egregious failure of the judge was that she ruled against me and entered an order that completely blocked my access to the Court in its entirety. She essentially took my 14th Amendment Right (The whole "Due Process" thing) and wiped her ass with it.

Fortunately, I had an attorney who was educated on the laws and statues. It was a year later that I sat in the courtroom with great pleasure as I listened to a Superior Court judge recite, into the court record, how she failed and that her ruling was incorrect because she overstepped her authority.

So in closing, let's all take the emotion out of our comments as I'm sure that all can agree that fro those who commit crimes shall be accountable and answer for their actions. However, prosecuting and navigating the legal system is a business process that can only be based on facts, evidence and the laws/procedures that govern. Justice must be blind in order to be just and true, let things play out.

Response by TSgt Dave Beem made Nov 23 at 2015 9:38 AM

2015-11-23T09:38:13-05:00

Ummmm...diary doesn't matter. Facts is, he threw live grenades into a tent with the intent to kill, and the results speak for themselves. That alone, with numerous eyewitness accounts, makes him guilty. Since the defense didn't plead temporary insanity or some equally bullshit excuse, and they didn't protest the way the diary was handled IN court, well, I'll happily stand in that firing squad to shoot the Quisling Bastard!

Response by MSG Gerry Poe made Nov 23 at 2015 10:41 AM

2015-11-23T10:41:44-05:00

Fry his ass!

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Nov 23 at 2015 12:28 PM

2015-11-23T12:28:04-05:00

Let this POS traitor suck-start a grenade. With his cinnamon ring.

Response by PFC Stephen Eric Serati made Nov 23 at 2015 8:57 PM

2015-11-23T20:57:29-05:00

To me Religion per say isn't at play.What I mean is if he converted to another religion and it went against his new beliefs,than why didn't he simply not reenlist or take a hardship discharge.Radicalization and extremist views come from warped individuals who have ill intent to do harm to people who don't have their views.They use Religious teaching to authenticate their case,to justify it.Religion is a very powerful tool and our Founding Fathers knew that.A diary is a look into a state of mind.Im not his judge.But I do have a question what makes people radicalize,whistleblow,or leave your post?

Response by MCPO Katrina Hutcherson made Nov 24 at 2015 1:53 AM

2015-11-24T01:53:08-05:00

The diary would have made no difference to me were I on the jury. The overwhelming facts were that he killed two and wounded fourteen. I don't care if his reason was religious, political or he got out of the wrong side of the bed. It was fratricide that should have been dealt with swiftly, for good order and discipline, as a deterren, and as justice for the families of the dead, the wounded and all the service members who were there and then had to mount an invasion while still grieving and having their head space and timing messed up because of it. Not to mention that death is the prescribed punishment under the UCMJ for his crime.

As a Lieutenant for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitations and Corrections I was very familiar with the conditions that death row and supermax inmates were housed in. It's a terrible way to live but many inmates are happy to be living in those conditions rather than being executed. They get a religiously appropriate diet, you aren't supposed to touch their Quran or prayer rug, it's all about their rights. The problem is, no matter how you try to keep them from hurting prison staff, they have 24 hours a day to figure out how they can. They mix feces, urine and caustic substances and throw it through cuff ports/food slots to try to get it in eyes and mouths. They break the razor off disposable razors and melt it into toothbrushes to slash staff. They break off the razor and hide it in their mouth to do the same. They make shanks out of almost anything. They are also very manipulative and prey on week staff members for favors. They take their time to befriend them and gain their trust and then they can get them to bring in cell phones to coordinate escapes, tools to escape or maim staff etc.. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is they pose a danger to prison staff and everyone else should they escape and that's unacceptable If it's because we are wasting time and money on endless appeals. They should get a fair trial, one appeal and then the sentence should be carried out. And for those that worry about giving him what he wants and making him a martyr, I have no problem with a firing squad with bullets covered in pig fat, then let him know he won't be clean enough to meet his Allah and let the world know how it was done to deter any more of the same type of attacks. I don't think that would betray our legal system by being cruel and unusual. May as well put Major Nidal Hasan (Fort Hood shooter) next to him for the same treatment!!!

It sure felt good to bash the hell out of the keys while I wrote this, but my blood is still boiling and I know I won't get to sleep for hours...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 24 at 2015 6:34 PM

2015-11-24T18:34:34-05:00

We need to throw a slaughtered pig on top of his casket. May you rot in hell you heathen.

Response by CPL James Mellar made Nov 24 at 2015 7:00 PM

2015-11-24T19:00:34-05:00

How do you humanize somebody who instinctively wanted to kill his fellow soldiers? Mind you, he supposedly converted to Islam, so the hatred was already there, and the sect, or religion, only provided a way for him to justify his actions. In my opinion, this ex-soldier needs to be put down, for the rule of law, and for the morale of our military.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2015 9:48 PM

2015-11-24T21:48:32-05:00

Screw him. Blindfold him and give him a cigarette then take him out back and shoot him.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2015 7:06 PM

2015-11-25T19:06:45-05:00

He had a fair trail He does not deny he committed the crime. So why is this man still alive ?

Response by MSgt Darren VanDerwilt made Nov 25 at 2015 8:34 PM

2015-11-25T20:34:22-05:00

It's been 12 years since this piece of trash commited his crime. It was on the news, everyone knows it was premeditated murder. Why is he still above ground?

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 2:12 PM

2015-12-03T14:12:51-05:00

Ah yes. More workplace violence. Like Ft. Hood, right?

Response by SSG Robert Pierce made Dec 3 at 2015 2:13 PM

2015-12-03T14:13:20-05:00

First of all they need to strip those stripes off of his arms and stop showing pictures of him in our uniform. Second, hang him...much more terrifying to him.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2015 3:15 PM

2015-12-03T15:15:45-05:00

Hang him, then incinerate remains, put it inside a pigs's carcass.

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Dec 3 at 2015 4:13 PM

2015-12-03T16:13:17-05:00

I don't see how a diary would sway the decision one way or another. He committed treason and murdered his brothers in arms.

Response by SPC Stacey Lowell made Dec 9 at 2015 5:07 PM

2015-12-09T17:07:40-05:00

I guess they'll make room for this sorry disgrace of a human being in Leavenworth. I sincerely hope before his execution that he does a tonne or more of severely hard labor. There is never any excuse or reason to take out your own soldiers and officers who had placed such trust in you to make you an E-5. So Long, Farewell, and I hope this bastard likes orange.

Response by SPC Brendan Kearns made Dec 10 at 2015 1:11 PM

2015-12-10T13:11:15-05:00

Fire up "Old Sparky"

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Dec 10 at 2015 4:08 PM

2015-12-10T16:08:46-05:00

My only argument is nylon or sisal rope. slow pull or fast drop?

Response by SPC Rich Stiltner made Dec 10 at 2015 6:14 PM

2015-12-10T18:14:56-05:00

FRY HIS ASS!!

Response by CPT Brent Ferguson made Dec 17 at 2015 12:19 PM

2015-12-17T12:19:57-05:00

OK, I'll clearly never get placed on a jury. My views on justice are rather draconian, I view this as an assault on family - as his victims were brothers in arms. As such, it should be a family matter. I would treat this just like I would treat someone who hurt my son or daughter.

Put this man in a room with the family members of those he killed for an hour and grant all of them amnesty for any actions they choose to execute. They'd need a sponge to get him out of the room once justice has been done.

Response by CPO Ed Ball made Dec 17 at 2015 3:59 PM

2015-12-17T15:59:37-05:00

Having known one of the mothers, of an injured soldier that was in the tent during this horrific episode, and critically injured in the process, but has since recovered and remains on active duty, the death penalty is the right call, forget the diary, the guy did it. You have my vote for an all female execution squad, understand they fear being killed by a female.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 17 at 2015 8:23 PM

2015-12-17T20:23:04-05:00

This man is not a soldier, he is a trader to the brother's in arms. Him not breathing will not bring the dead back but it would send the right message. For the families I'm sure they will never move on knowing one of our own killed their loved ones, the trust has been broken for them. The harm this man has caused has no measure and must be dealt with as swift as possible.

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Dec 20 at 2015 7:13 AM

2015-12-20T07:13:14-05:00

Unless he could prove insanity, let the death penalty prevail. He has attorneys arguing for him and his best defense is to keep his mouth closed. The ruling of the court is the only thing that matters now.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2015 12:21 PM

2015-12-24T12:21:24-05:00

There hasn't been an execution at the USDB in over 50 years. Not likely to change anytime soon. He's in solitary lockup, worse fate than death.

Response by MSgt Roger Lalik made Jan 7 at 2016 3:53 PM

2016-01-07T15:53:18-05:00

We all grieve for the families of the soldiers that died due to this persons actions.

His actions were traitorous that resulted in the loss of life. Several lives. I see no other choice but the death penalty.

Response by PO3 John Wagner made Jan 7 at 2017 8:02 AM

2017-01-07T08:02:09-05:00

What if we gave him a punishment in accordance with his religious beliefs. Cut off both hands for stealing human lives. Then stone him to death. One rock a day.

Response by SFC Christopher Springs made Jan 12 at 2017 5:26 PM

2017-01-12T17:26:18-05:00

An eye for an Eye. It's that simple! He did it!

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made May 11 at 2017 11:27 AM

2017-05-11T11:27:59-04:00

Considering his actions, with or without knowledge of the Diary, I think the decision of the court would be the same--death. No sale! Verdict and sentence should stand.

Response by Lt Col Darren Venters made May 18 at 2017 1:11 PM

2017-05-18T13:11:47-04:00

A good lawyer, with an inventive mind, is suggesting that the murderous act is justified. The simple fact is, Akbar committed murder, has been convicted, sentenced, and the sentence should be carried out. The only justified appeal should be based on the facts, did he commit murder or not?

Response by SFC Walter Mack made May 25 at 2017 1:04 PM

2017-05-25T13:04:52-04:00

For those of us who experienced this event, no punishment is sufficient for this person. I'd imagine the same is true for most who experience this sort of tragedy. It's too easy for these lawyers to play Monday morning quarterback and say stupid things like, "his journal, whaa, whaa, whaa." This event was by far scarier at the time than any other enemy action I witnessed during OIF I. Why are we still wasting taxpayer money on this fool 14 years after the fact? Let him go already so we can be rid of him.

Response by SGT Leigh Barton made May 27 at 2017 3:26 AM

2017-05-27T03:26:31-04:00

https://www.facebook.com/The most eloquent response I've heard yet.

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Response by SGT Leigh Barton made May 29 at 2017 1:57 PM

2017-05-29T13:57:52-04:00

Here's who he signed on with, the ladys opinion is right on point http://usherald.com/video-muslim-brotherhood-plan-destruction-united-states-gets-totally-exposed/ watch the video. Then ask me if the death sentence should be carried out.

VIDEO: Muslim Brotherhood “Plan For The Destruction Of The United States” TOTALLY Exposed US...

The Muslim Brotherhood was established in 1928 with a simple goal that remains as its mission statement today:“To instill the QuranQuran as the sole reference point for... ordering the life of the Muslim family, …

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Jun 29 at 2017 7:53 PM

2017-06-29T19:53:20-04:00

Why is he wearing a uniform

Response by SPC David Hannaman made Jul 13 at 2017 3:08 PM

2017-07-13T15:08:19-04:00

Stories like this piss me off. This is pretty simple, he committed treason and espionage, and actively murdered soldiers.

The fact that there's discussion about his diary or any other technicality is a mockery of UCMJ and the justice.

It's important to show respect and honor your adversary, and expect them to return that to you. He should be executed as an enemy combatant, not in some spectacular fashion, but in the way of his own people, beheading. The Geneva convention and rules of civilized warfare only work if both sides agree to follow them. Which seldom happens.

Send a message... that we will play by the same rules as our adversary. They have no issue hiding behind civilians and collateral damage. I say if they want to fight a gorilla war, we respond by fighting like we did in WWII at the battle of Dresdin. In four raids 700 bombers dropped 4,000 tons of bombs and we leveled 1,600 acres of the city. Today we could accomplish the same in one night. War is brutal and offensive... every time we don't fight it that way it turns to shit.

Response by SPC Steven Carroll made Jul 24 at 2017 9:12 AM

2017-07-24T09:12:56-04:00

He is the worst kind of traitor execution is to good for him a slow painful death would be best

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2017 2:49 PM

2017-07-27T14:49:42-04:00

NO SLACK !!

Response by CPL Robby Raetz made Jul 30 at 2017 11:01 AM

2017-07-30T11:01:23-04:00

The death sentence should have been carried out already. Public execution is most appropriate in this case. He is a traitor to our country and deserves the worst treatment. He is proof that the radical Islamic faith is evil and should be eviscerated. Let his death be testament to what should be done to those that betray us as a nation.

Response by Rosemary Briscoe made Jan 4 at 2018 7:01 PM

2018-01-04T19:01:45-05:00

He was already convicted by his peers; it's disgusting that he has the uniform on in the photo~

Response by LCpl Larry Duncan made Jun 18 at 2019 3:45 PM

2019-06-18T15:45:17-04:00

Those are the breaks then it depends as to what went on there as myself I would never lose that control but things that are there but we must not lose control .sorry you all.