These days of action are to show support for Lt. Watada and all GI resisters. There is a website to show your support (listed at the bottom of the blog post). I got this in an email announcement the other day:
"In a pre-trial victory for Lt. Watada, the Army has retreated on all counts of “content towards government officials” – specifically President G. W. Bush. The last known prosecution of this article was in 1965 resulting from Lt. Henry Howe’s opposition to U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War. Lt. Watada’s defense team believe the military favors the conduct unbecoming charges for their overly broad nature, versus the more controversial “contempt of officials” that would have opened the door to the obvious question, “can speech be contemptuous, if it is factual?” Lt. Ehren Watada responds: "The referral of the charges was not unexpected. I'm moving forward as I always have with resilience and fortitude to face the challenges ahead . . . I think the recent elections show more and more Americans are opening their eyes, but we aren't there yet. I hope that actions such as mine will continue to help expose the truth behind the fundamental illegality and immorality of the war," said Lt. Ehren Watada. December 8-10 days of action to support Lt. Watada and all GI resisters. Visit www.ThankYouLt.org for up-to-date information for the campaign to support Lt. Ehren Watada."
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