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In reply to the discussion: Like it or Not, Bradley Manning is a Traitor [View all]4bucksagallon
(975 posts)I would suggest if Manning was a combat soldier, which he wasn't, and someone in a "secure rear area" released information that "just might" compromise his/your squad, platoon, or company you probably would feel differently. At least one could hope you would. War is not a play by the rules video game, as much as the Geneva Convention and code of conduct would like you to believe. Ever hear of Son Thang massacre, no of course you didn't, interesting story and one you would have to experience to appreciate. It's cast of characters includes the RW hero Ollie North. I could relate the whole story but it is a long one and with time I have forgotten some of the events that led up to the final act. But at the time I can say our company had less casualties after, for a time. War crime, yes. Necessary it depends on whether you value your fellow Marines, and soldiers more than the enemy. From what I read on here some of you place equal value on the enemies lives as you do your own military......... truly sad.