American soldier who refused to go to war now faces court martial

A U.S. military service member who is "accused" of one count of missing movement and two counts of conduct unbecoming of an officer for refusing to ship out with his unit, faces up to four years in prison if convicted. Lieutenant Ehren Watada was denied a chance to debate "legality" of the war in court, and will face court martial on Monday.

"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," Watada said in a video statement released at a June 7 news conference.

Of course, the army is making more ridiculous threats saying that Watada's comments at the rally are "dangerous to the mission and morale of other soldiers."

So essentially now the army is joining in the coalition of senile jackasses who want to call anyone who speaks out against the war "dangerous" and demoralizing, just as John McCain said earlier today of fellow Senators who support a bi-partisan anti-surge bill. This war and those who support it are becoming more and more of a joke each and every day.

[Cross posted on Raising Kaine]