Let me say first of all that if Baha Mousa was illegally killed by a member of the British Army then the person or persons responsible should be brought to justice irrespective of whether the incident happened in Iraq or Islington. Obviously something happened but it seems that the evidence against the British troops was not enough to bring about charges. If Col Mendonca was complicit in a crime why did he order the Royal Military Police to investigate? I believe because I was one myself that our forces are the best disciplined soldiers in the world, however they are `Soldiers` and not `Policemen.` Lets send the UN into Iraq and see how they would handle security? There is no doubt in my mind that Col Mendonca's court martial was politically motivated. I believe this man is a good officer and would expect the men under his command to act within the law. If Col Mendonca is responsible for Baha Mousa death then what does that make Tony Blair? It is he who should be on trial. War is a nasty business and we all, especially the soldiers involved wish there was peace. My condolences to Baha Mousa and his family, the cause of his death can be firmly traced back to number 10 Downing Street.Read It Here
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I agree with you, the trial was politically motivated. If the colonel was liable for his mens actions, then surely the prime minister is liable for the armys actions.
ReplyDeleteBliar is as guilty of crimes, the same as Saddham or Milosovich and should be tried as they were. How many innocent lives have been lost because of this illegal war?