Lt. Michael C. Behenna – A Scapegoated Serviceman

Lt. Michael C. Behenna – A Scapegoated Serviceman

Lt. Michael C. Behenna

I know my “Mouth in the South” self-title is correct. I champion worthy causes, I advise on the errors of the current administration, I comment on the constant straying from the Constitution by the current administration, and I concern myself with the support of our military. Just after the local incident here in Little Rock, Arkansas and the murder of Private William Long by a Convert Muslim terrorist, I was on Twitter and was engaged by a Tweet from:

Battleborne: @bobbi85710 [Don't forget Lt.Behenna he is still alive and being punished for doing his job!

Battleborne: @bobbi85710 @Battleborne I will work on this, promise! [Thanks Lt.Behenna can use all the help he can get~appreciated!]bobbi85710: @Battleborne I will work on this, promise!

bobbi85710: @Battleborne He’s my tomorrow project and ongoing now! Lt. Behenna, everyone! #tcot #teaparty #912 He did his job! He needs our help!!!

I have been tweeting often after doing a considerable amount of research. One can only imagine with horror what happened during the terrorist attack to Lt. Behenna’s platoon on 4.21.08 where American servicemen lost their lives in a firefight.

By all accounts, under suspicion of involvement in this same attack upon Lt. Behenna’s platoon, the known Al Qaeda operative, on 5.11.08, was detained at his home. (q1)

Fast forward to 5.16.08 – I can’t imagine why Army Intelligence ordered the terrorist released (q2) and to be transported back to his home by Lt. Behenna (q3). Was there no other army personnel capable and available?

The terrorist is killed after advancing upon Lt. Behenna during an interrogation. Behenna claims he shot terrorist in self-defense.

Lt. Behenna is convicted on 3.20.2009 and sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing a known Al Qaeda operative while serving in Iraq. (q4)

***Just 5 days of confinement for the terrorist/known Al Qaeda operative vs. 25 years of prison confinement for our American serviceman Lt. Behenna? ***

Those Lt. Behenna have left behind while he endures this unjust 25 year sentence are: Vicki Behenna, his mother, who is a veteran federal prosecutor, Scott Behenna, his father who is a retired Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent who also works for the FBI and Behenna’s girlfriend. Shannon Wahl, in his hometown of Edmond, Oklahoma.

Online Petition to Request a New Trial for Lt. Behenna:
http://www.petitiononline.com/MBehenna/petition.html

q1 Question: Where was the terrorist located, as he was detained at his home 5/11 until 5/16? What events occurred during this time frame with the terrorist? Who interacted with him?
q2 Question: What determined the terrorist’s release and who made the decision based on what evidence or lack thereof so swiftly? Who allowed a know Al Qadea operative to be released within 5 days of any capture?
q3 Question: Who allowed/ordered an attacked platoon’s lieutenant to transport the suspected terrorist attacker of this same platoon?
q4 Question: Has the recent confirmation approach/protection of POTUS upon Muslims infused or influenced a harsh penalty upon a serviceman for doing his job?
Example: http://www.usdoj.gov/ag/speeches/2009/ag-speech-090604.html
Example: http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article11117.html
Example: Double standards from POTUS with regard to a lone crazed man killing Dr. Tiller, and a soldier murdered- Private William Long and another injured- Private Quinton Ezeagwula by a self described Muslim convert.

And…
Question: How does an eye witness “Harry” in a railroad tunnel see an event (attack by the terrorist) prior to the shooting. A shooting which would then light up the tunnel. Assuming that the tunnel is a normal dark railroad tunnel?
Question: Unless Battle Fatigued, why would anyone kill the terrorist with obvious witnesses present? Why didn’t Behenna kill the terrorist when had an earlier opportunity during the “detain” event at the terrorist’s home?
Question: Why was Dr. MacDonell never required, with his findings, to testify? http://www.koco.com/news/18981171/detail.html
Question: Last, I would like to inquire, with a disruption of evidence at the scene http://jaglaw.wordpress.com/category/1lt-michael-c-behenna/ how did Lt. Michael C. Behenna receive a proper trial?

I can now only support the memory of Private William Long’s service to America. But for Lt. Michael C. Behenna, I can support his release because he is a scapegoated serviceman.

Other stories of interest:

1. No Celebration as Lt. Michael Behenna Sits Alone in His Cell on His 27th Birthday
2. Lt. Michael C. Behenna and the Clemency Board