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To: Road Walker who wrote (294164)	7/11/2006 5:43:36 AM
From: Alighieri	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574454

But in trying the 28-year-old officer, the Army is really putting itself, the Iraq War and the Bush Administration on trial. Unfortunately he will lose, end up in prison and with a record when that's over... Al

To: Road Walker who wrote (294164)	7/15/2006 6:13:45 AM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1574454

At the June 7 press conference announcing his decision, Watada argued that the Administration's invasion and occupation of Iraq was "manifestly illegal" because it "violates our democratic system of checks and balances. It usurps international treaties and conventions that by virtue of the Constitution become American law." Watada also said, "As the order to take part in an illegal act is ultimately unlawful as well, I must as an officer of honor and integrity refuse that order." He's been getting lots of press here. Wait til the national media pick it up. Its quite the story. And he's right.......Bush and Congress are in violation of the Constitution.