LOL wrote on Jun 29, 2007 5:52 AM:Why aren't they rallying for the marine who got shot [allegedly] robbing the liquor store in Oceancrime?

aceman wrote on Jun 29, 2007 7:16 AM:if you are in need of another ridered or riders just let me know by put a ad in the paper...ad should read...HELP MARINE CORPS WARRIORS...RIDE HARD MY BRO..SMIPER FI USMC RETIRED...

davo wrote on Jun 29, 2007 9:13 AM:Haha best line of the story "I think it is a tribute to what the American people really feel ---- I think the American people support us being in Iraq," Daniel Dinsmore said." What reality is he living in

esteban wrote on Jun 29, 2007 9:57 AM:Free the heroes!!!!! Jail Murtha and the Times Mag Rag reporter!!!!!

Can't Help But Wonder.... wrote on Jun 29, 2007 10:40 AM:I can't help but wonder if those who support a vigorous prosecution of war crime cases with maximum sentences for those convicted, would have equal access to the main gate at Camp Pendleton for demonstrations, and if active duty Marines would be allowed to participate if they chose.

MorallyRight1 wrote on Jun 29, 2007 10:48 AM:Kudos to Mr. Dinsmore. But I would think those still incarcerated in the Hamdania cases would liked to have had the opportunity to thank him in person, as well, as Sharratt did. But then none of the Haditha men were ever incarcerated. Fairness my derierre!!!!

o2cool1 wrote on Jun 29, 2007 10:52 AM:The real criminals in this war,George W.Bush,Dick Cheney,Donald Rumsfeld and Paul Wolfowitz will never be prosecuted.Instead we chose to prosecute the ones that risk their lives on behalf of the aforementioned fools. Just think, had they signed up with Blackwater not only would they not be facing court martial, they'd be getting paid 6 figure incomes.

AW4cryinoutloud wrote on Jun 29, 2007 12:49 PM:Thanks to Mark Walker and NCTimes for covering this event. It may not have been huge but it was important to all involved and deserved recognition by a media that many believe largely responsible for the current plight of these Marines. It's sad the mainstream media only pays lip service to the troops they say they support. Lest they forget; the accused who still sit in the Brig are honorable Marines and are innocent unless "proven" otherwise. The accused who are not in the Brig are honorable Marines and are innocent unless "proven" otherwise. There's more coverage of, and concern for, a ditsy blonde being incarcerated than Marines who have been incarcerated for more than one year or Marines who face the possibility of the same. There's more concern for whether or not a television show survives or for who may be the next American Idol. Media will cover it ad nauseam, yet not put forth any effort to keep the public aware of the plight of those who fight for their own country. When all is said and done; when more of the "truth" of Hamdania, Haditha, and the questionable practices of the investigatory organization involved becomes public knowledge, and the sharks (mainstream media) begin to circle, I hope those involved will give their stories to reporters who have stayed with these guys and actually tried to keep the public informed. God knows, CNN, TIME, and FOX News don't deserve to profit from that day. Democrat or Republican, doesn't matter. The shame of deserting these Marines is shared by both.

Patriot wrote on Jun 29, 2007 1:01 PM:These heroes are in my prayers. War is never pretty, but a country who does not honor its defenders will soon find itself without any defenders. These men deserve the freedom they have protected. This enemy wears no uniform.

Deanna wrote on Jun 29, 2007 2:32 PM: I am a supporter to our military Hero's. What our Marine's did was Duty, Honor, justifiable. My son is a Marine in Fallujah right now. I believe in what they are doing for our country. Protecting us from another 9/11 Wake up AMERICA and Support our COUNTRY.

VERITAS ET EQUITAS wrote on Jun 29, 2007 3:21 PM:to LOL: Your remark in the context of this story is deplorable and nasty beyond belief. You're LAUGHING (LOL is abbrev. for laughing out loud) about these falsely accused Marines and comparing them with somebody's totally unrelated arrest in Oceanside???!!?? Pathetic. Hey, I bet you're a big fan of that old traitor Jane Fonda.

Peter wrote on Jun 29, 2007 3:40 PM:Patriot: is that enemy "Jose W Bush, Dick Cheney, & Donald Rumsfeld"? those three are responsible for the rules of engagement and allow the media to determine what's appropriate in time of battle... They don't wear a uniform but we all know what they "are" and look like.

Wrong Wrong Wrong wrote on Jun 29, 2007 11:11 PM:Prosecution of these Marines is wrong. Unless there was intentional first degree murder with malice, there should be no criminal charges brought against front line troops responding to terrible circumstances. Prosecuting these Marines may leave the inference that we are moral in our warring, but it is time for all America to realize that war is terrible, and these good men and women are just doing what we sent them to do. Shame on us for punishing our warriors while hiding behind a vail of self rightiousness. If these folks are murderers then so are we.

wrong wrote on Jun 30, 2007 5:09 PM:There is enough blame to go around--but no one should hve a get out of jail free card.

Joe wrote on Jul 5, 2007 5:41 PM:No prosecution of our guys doing their job! You can not fight a war in Iraq with different rules for our troops and for our enemies. Our rotten politicians in Washington are doing to our soldiers in Iraq what they have done in Vietnam. Kick out Martha, McCain, Kennedy and the rest of the bunch!

Withdraw, Defund, Impeach wrote on Jul 6, 2007 7:59 AM:It is time to redefine what it means to support the troops. It isnt support to "stay the course" and leave them in an unwinnable and untenable situation; it isnt supporting the troops to rally for those who snap under unspeakable conditions and commit atrocities. It is time to define SUPPORT to mean: Withdraw all the troops; Defund the War; Impeach the President and Vice President, who continue the war to avoid taking responsibility for the inevitable defeat.