Trump to review case of soldier Matt Golsteyn

[libertysnake]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nati...-charge/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7878e0ae4614

Anyone have any thoughts on this case?

On one hand, he did disobey a military order. That can't just be let go, otherwise there will be no respect for the chain of command.

Still, on the other, he didn't just kill a random civilian. There was strong evidence this guy was building bombs, and strong evidence he would leak the identity of tribal leaders working with US forces to the Taliban, and the military turned a blind eye to it and still wanted to let the bomb maker go. It wasn't like the threat that was perceived was unfounded either by this guy.

Maybe pardon him, but strip him of his medals, is the happy medium here? Definitely has complexities to either decision.

 

[SomeSoldier]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nati...-charge/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7878e0ae4614

Anyone have any thoughts on this case?

On one hand, he did disobey a military order. That can't just be let go, otherwise there will be no respect for the chain of command.

Still, on the other, he didn't just kill a random civilian. There was strong evidence this guy was building bombs, and strong evidence he would leak the identity of tribal leaders working with US forces to the Taliban, and the military turned a blind eye to it and still wanted to let the bomb maker go. It wasn't like the threat that was perceived was unfounded either by this guy.

Maybe pardon him, but strip him of his medals, is the happy medium here? Definitely has complexities to either decision.

Pardon him and other than honorable discharge.

 

[Robin]

I don't know all the details and my usual sources aren't forthcoming. My take, somebody has a blood gorged organ for this guy and I suspect that whoever it is , is an Obama shithead. This whole thing is bullshit.
Robin

 

[Robin]

Restore the medals he "earned", back pay, his career is over no matter what, let him and his family move on.
FUBO effing asshole!
Robin

 

[Doc8404]

He should’ve waited.

Easy case of undue influence

 

[Mr. terzmo]

If the bomb maker was in full view doing his "thing" a US sniper could/would take him out without exception. I submit the Major has been punished enough by loss of service and awards: this situation was a no win either way. Kill the bomb maker or later he kills more people. These "people" on review boards should walk in the shoes of the people they are screwing with before they get the job.

 

[Mr. terzmo]

He should’ve waited.

Easy case of undue influence

"easy case of undue influence" Wow.....just read the words...make a snap arm chair decision. True democratic action.

 

[Doc8404]

Investigation is still ongoing.

Guess you don’t understand.

Edit. In case you don’t understand. Trump should’ve waited. Not the Major. Hell, I agree with the Major’s action.

 

[E the massive]

I would have done the same. Good job Sir, hooofuckingaaaah

 

[Mr. terzmo]

I understand it's good your not part of the investigation

 

[Doc8404]

I understand it's good your not part of the investigation

Two separate issues.

Just shows you don’t understand. Happened with the “pissing on Taliban” case by the Marine snipers.

 

[Mr. terzmo]

You edited you're post...total 180 turn

 

[Doc8404]

I added. Clarified so you understand where I’m coming from.

Nothing was CHANGED.

Just added.

 

[Doc8404]

You edited you're post...total 180 turn

Not a 180 turn.

Let the emotion go and you will be better off.

 

[Saltwater60]

I don’t think he did anything wrong. Seems like he served his country well.