Paul E. Cortez has pleaded guilty to his role in the rape and murder of a 14 year old Iraqi girl and her family. Mr. Cortez has unfortunately brought shame and dishonor to his fellow soldiers and to his uniform. I say Mr. Cortez instead of Pfc. Cortez because he is being dishonorably discharged and does not deserve the title of any rank as a US soldier.
I'll be the first to defend a soldiers decision when it comes to taking a life. A split second is all you have to decide whether you want to fire upon a person. Sometimes you're right, sometimes you're wrong. When you're wrong, it can tear at your soul, but it's completely understandable when it's a "you or me" situation. The rape and murder of a civilian family is not something that can be "understood". Unfortunately, Mr. Cortez decided with some of his fellow soldiers that they would do such an act. They will pay for that act for the rest of their lives, even if they eventually get released from prison.
Travis
travis@rightwinglunatic.com
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