Posted on Jan 19, 2015
Petition forces White House response for imprisoned LT
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1LT Lorance Petition Reaches the White House; Should the White House be Involved?
So, public support of 1LT Lorance has reached the point of getting the White House involved in the conviction of 1LT Lorance. Is this right? Where are all the other petitions for convicted service members?
I don't know any more of the details than what I have read surrounding the conviction of this LT and I would guess the public supporters don't either. Whether we agree with the conviction or not, there was a trial and he was convicted based on the evidience presented. So, why are these supporters putting the POTUS and the White House in a bad position? Either way I see it, whatever decision the POTUS makes, there will be continued outcry regarding the incident.
So, public support of 1LT Lorance has reached the point of getting the White House involved in the conviction of 1LT Lorance. Is this right? Where are all the other petitions for convicted service members?
I don't know any more of the details than what I have read surrounding the conviction of this LT and I would guess the public supporters don't either. Whether we agree with the conviction or not, there was a trial and he was convicted based on the evidience presented. So, why are these supporters putting the POTUS and the White House in a bad position? Either way I see it, whatever decision the POTUS makes, there will be continued outcry regarding the incident.
Petition forces White House response for imprisoned LT
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The White House offers this process "to allow individuals to petition the administration to take action on a range of issues." It's their right (our right) to do this, so I don't see a problem with people exercising their rights. Seems like 1LT Lorance's supporters feel very strongly that he was wrongly accused and convicted, so they're asking the White House to intervene.
I see your point, LTC (Join to see), about the petition putting the White House in a tough position, but I'll bet a lot of the petitions at "We the people" are controversial.
When I first read about 1LT Lorance's story, I thought that he was wrongfully accused, that he was just doing his job. But after reading about the testimony of the people who were right there and working for him, I changed my mind. According to them, he was a bit of a loose cannon.
I see your point, LTC (Join to see), about the petition putting the White House in a tough position, but I'll bet a lot of the petitions at "We the people" are controversial.
When I first read about 1LT Lorance's story, I thought that he was wrongfully accused, that he was just doing his job. But after reading about the testimony of the people who were right there and working for him, I changed my mind. According to them, he was a bit of a loose cannon.
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I believe POTUS will only pay it lip service and move on. It's a shame that this has happened, however, there are two sides to every story. Recently his platoon has even spoken out against him.
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No, I don't think the WH should get involved. this is a criminal matter. We have a court-martial process and appeals process. Once due process, thru the system have been conducted, Carry out the punishment
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This is not going to work. The President will merely state that he respects the judicial process and that it needs to run its course.
To even start the process on a federal crime, the petition isn't accepted until 5 years have passed, and if it is in the appeal process, the petition is denied, which means another 2 year wait.
On military crimes, the petition has to be submitted to the Secretary of that branch, in this case the Army. Of course, they will deny it, since the appeal is pending.
Nothing is going to happen.
To even start the process on a federal crime, the petition isn't accepted until 5 years have passed, and if it is in the appeal process, the petition is denied, which means another 2 year wait.
On military crimes, the petition has to be submitted to the Secretary of that branch, in this case the Army. Of course, they will deny it, since the appeal is pending.
Nothing is going to happen.
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