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To: Bald Eagle who wrote (7644)	6/6/2006 3:24:47 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14758

The numbers of freedoms people willingly give up is truly scary.

To: Bald Eagle who wrote (7644)	6/7/2006 9:43:15 AM
From: Proud_Infidel	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 14758

Officer at Fort Lewis calls Iraq war illegal, refuses order to go Seattle Times ^ \| 6-7-06 \| Hal Bernton seattletimes.nwsource.com In a rare case of officer dissent, a Fort Lewis Army lieutenant has refused orders to head out to Iraq this month to lead troops in what he believes is an illegal war of occupation. 1st Lt. Ehren Watada's Stryker brigade is scheduled to make its first deployment to Iraq this month. His refusal to accompany these troops puts him at risk of court-martial and years of prison time. "I feel that we have been lied to and betrayed by this administration," Watada said Tuesday in a telephone interview from Fort Lewis. "It is the duty, the obligation of every soldier, and specifically the officers, to evaluate the legality, the truth behind every order — including the order to go to war." In making his decision, Watada has reached out to peace groups, including clergy, students, some veterans opposed to Iraq and others. Some war critics are raising money for his legal defense as they seek to galvanize broader opposition to Bush administration policy in Iraq. "There has been an outpouring of support in the Puget Sound area," said David Solnit, who works with the anti-war group Courage to Resist. The group and others are helping organize a press conference today in Tacoma to launch the support campaign. Watada met over the weekend with Olympia peace activists, and had hoped to attend the press conference. Watada's actions also may become a lightning rod for others in the debate about the Iraq war. " Watada, a member of the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, is unsure what charges he might face. But he is concerned that his decision to go public will cause the Army to pile on numerous offenses, such as disobeying an order, missing a troop movement and unauthorized absence.