I freely admit that I have, on many occasions, spoken contemptuously of the president.
Yes, I have crossed that line many a time, since before he was even selected as president.
I have probably even done so in public forums in a manner unbecoming my upstanding position as an engaged and active member of society.
I confess of these things, openly, and without regret.
I'm sure many of you have so sinned more times than you can count.
Yet, on Wednesday a far braver man than I was officially charged with such crimes and more.
The Army accused 1st Lt. Ehren Watada of missing his brigade's troop movement to Iraq, twice speaking contemptuously of the president and three acts unbecoming an officer. The alleged actions are violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (The Seattle Times)
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