Reserve Troops Arrested for Refusing Orders

This is a pretty shocking article from the Marine Corps Times.

"The platoon could be charged with the willful disobeying of orders, punishable by dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of pay and up to five years confinement. . ."

“I would not want any member of the military to be put in a dangerous situation ill-equipped,” said [Mississippi Representative Bennie]Thompson, who was contacted by families. “I have had similar complaints from military families about vehicles that weren’t armor-plated, or bullet-proof vests that are outdated. It concerns me because we made over $150 billion in funds available to equip our forces in Iraq.

“President Bush takes the position that the troops are well-armed, but if this situation is true, it calls into question how honest he has been with the country,” Thompson said.

Thanks to 'Nancy Nurse' for this one.