Quote Originally Posted by BigTex
Legality is a ridiculous argument for a war. Legality of a war is decided by the more powerful. Currently that means this war is legal nav.

As for this man he should be shot for desertion. He volunteered for the military, fully aware of what that meant. He has sworn to uphold the constitution, and the senate has approved military action. He's deserted his comrades and slandered the name of his commander in chief. Give him the choice of Iraq or Death, I think then he'll recall his previous commitments.
That has to be a joke post. What kind of country do you think you live in?

I disagree with his actions and arguments, but soldiers are not automatons. They are encouraged to make moral and political judgments - otherwise one gets the mindless brutality seen in Abu Ghraib and elsewhere. A thinking soldier is a good soldier.

He has made his decision in the knowledge of the possible sanctions. He has been properly charged and has a chance to make his case. He will get appropriately sentenced if found guilty.

And he has not been charged with desertion.

By the way, very few volunteer for military service fully aware of what it meant. Only actual experience brings awareness, and then rarely complete.