With 8 Marines charged in the murder of 24 Haditha civilians people need to review all of the information which brings up serious questions as to the validity of the charges and testimony.  Please remember these Marines and their families as we all are enjoying our Christmas.  I doubt there is much joy for them knowing that the media is having a field day at their expense.

Euphoric Reality has an extensive roundup of the circumstances, events, testimony over the last year.  Apparently the media has now labeled these Marines as Butchers!   I also suggest you read Heidi’s posts about Taquiyya along with the Arab culture regarding lying. 

Captain’s Journal has a posting on Room Clearing tactics which is what these Marines were doing. 

Blackfive boils this case down to one question.  Do they think they were in danger?

Jason at Counter Column concurs with Captain’s Journal on room clearing.

Robin at Chickenhawk Express reposts his June of 2006 - The Real Haditha

Sweetness and Light - writes on the “paper of treason”; NYT: Haditha Residents Want To Tear Accused Apart

Earlier posts on Haditha:

Rep. John Murtha’s Memorial Day Message - Marines are cold blooded murderers!

Interesting ‘Anomaly’ with Time Mag Haditha Story

Haditha vs Bakuba

Haditha Marines Respond - Tell a Very Different Story Than Murtha

The Warrior Fund - Defending The Warriors

Haditha - Navy has wrapped up it’s investigation

Murtha Lied, People Died!

LA Times Goes Dumpster Diving: Redux Vietnam

Marines in Iraq - when can they shoot?