2nd U.S. soldier in Iraq challenges (Obama's) eligibility

Sorry it's WND. I want to see these jerks court-martialed!

Another U.S. soldier on active duty in Iraq is joining a challenge to President Obama's eligibility to be commander-in-chief, citing WND's report on 1st Lt. Scott Easterling, who has agreed to be a plaintiff in a lawsuit over the issue, as his inspiration.

"I was inspired by 1LT Easterling's story and am writing you to inform you that I would like to be added as a plaintiff against Obama as well if you feel it would help your case," the soldier, identified for this report only as a reservist now on active duty in Iraq.

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The second soldier wrote, "I am an Army reservist who was activated last August and am currently serving with a military police battalion in Camp Bucca, Iraq. I will be here until at least June 2009."

He continued, "When I enlisted last year I had to show my birth certificate, as well as my driver's license, high school diploma, college transcripts, social security card; I also filled out loads of paperwork to include listing the names, addresses and phone numbers of my family members and had to answer any questions regarding foreign travel.

"I think it is reasonable for Obama to prove his citizenship status thus certifying his eligibility. I too raised my right hand and swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States," he told Taitz. "I believe the case you are filing could very well determine if we are in fact a Constitutional Republic or a nation of mob rule. I would be honored to be a part of your efforts."

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=89941

I'd really like to know.

:thumbsup:

http://www.military.com/benefits/legal-matters/njp

Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) is known by different terms among the services, such as "Article 15," "Office Hours," or "Captain's Mast," but the purpose of NJP is to discipline servicemembers for minor offenses such as reporting late for duty, petty theft, destroying government property, sleeping on watch, providing false information, and disobeying standing orders.

Note: Determining if an offense is "minor" is a matter of discretion for the commander imposing punishment, but the imposition of punishment for an offense other than a minor offense does not rule out a court-marital for the same offense.

Although the actual punishments under an NJP offense are limited to confinement on diminished rations, restriction to certain specified limits, arrest in quarters, correctional custody, extra duties, forfeiture of pay, detention of pay and reduction in grade. The extent of these punishments depends on the grade of the officer imposing punishment, the grade of the accused, and whether the accused is attached to or embarked on a vessel.

Prior to the imposition of nonjudicial punishment, an accused is entitled to notification:
- that the imposition of nonjudicial punishment is being considered;
- a description of the alleged offenses;
- a summary of the evidence upon which the allegations are based;
- notification that the accused has the right to refuse the imposition of punishment;
- any rights the accused has if NJP is accepted.

Except for individuals attached to or embarked on a vessel, servicemembers have the right to refuse the imposition of nonjudicial punishment. However refusal of NJP will normally not result in the dismissal of charges. A commanding officer can still refer the charges to court-martial.
An accused has the right to a personal appearance before the officer imposing punishment. During this appearance, the accused has the right against self-incrimination, the right to be accompanied by a spokesperson, the right to be informed of the evidence against him or her, the right to examine the evidence against him or her, the right to present matters on his or her own behalf, and to have the proceedings open to the public.

What the FUCK kind of "proof" do they need beyond THE FUCKING BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM A HOSPITAL IN HONOLULU??

This is so incredibly moronic that I have lost ANY patience whatsoever for the perpetuation of such garbage.

Really? That's new news to me...this guy needs to be dishonorably discharged..

Shocking.

Whatever fool dares to trot out this ignorance from the military...COURT MARTIAL the insubordinate.

You will respect the Commander-in-Chief. Just like you had to do it under that criminal named George W. Bush.
You will do it and you will do it today.
John Lucas

My analysis is that he's welcome as a Citizen to hold whatever crackpot opinions he wants, and to petition whomever he wants for redress. But, as a member of the Armed Forces, he is required to follow the orders of the Commander-in-Chief who, last time I checked, was President Barack Obama.