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What ever became of that shooting at Kent State University? Were the soldiers charged and convicted? Was their CO?
BoulderHead said:Talk about government education !
JohnDubYa said:No one was charged because no one knew who did it!
To file charges, you have to have more than a suspect. You have to have evidence. All of the soldiers were wearing gas masks, and no one ever was able to make a positive id of the shooter(s).
The entire event was unfortunate. The ROTC building should not have been burned. The students should have dispersed as they were told. The students should not have thrown rocks at the Guardsmen. The Guardsmen should not have opened fire.
It's basic human nature. They have been wearing gas masks all day. It's hot. Students burned down their headquarters the night before. They are insulting them and throwing stuff at them. Sooner or later, someone is going to lose his cool. And it happened. No excuse, but certainly no surprise.
Dissident Dan said:Adam, I don't understand why nearly every thread you start has the purpose of bashing the USA. Sure, we have our share of problems, but so do all countries. There are many much worse human rights records.
WTF are you talking about?
So what was the purpose of this thread then? You were curious and didn't feel like googling? Do you honestly think anyone believes that? This incident happened 30 years ago. Why bring it up? What is the relevance?Adam said:Ah, assumptions. Very clever. I'm accustomed to it though.
JohnDubYa said:I think the C in ROTC stands for Corps.
russ_watters said:So what was the purpose of this thread then? You were curious and didn't feel like googling? Do you honestly think anyone believes that? This incident happened 30 years ago. Why bring it up? What is the relevance?
There could be a variety of reasons for this, such as a breakdown of military discipline, confusion or miscommunication during a chaotic situation, or even intentional acts of violence by individual soldiers. It is important to thoroughly investigate each incident to determine the specific cause.
No, it is not a common occurrence. Incidents of American soldiers shooting American civilians are rare and isolated events. The vast majority of military personnel are well-trained and committed to upholding the law and protecting civilians.
The military has strict rules and regulations in place to ensure the safety of civilians and to prevent any use of excessive force. Soldiers also undergo extensive training on the rules of engagement and proper use of weapons. Any incidents are thoroughly investigated and appropriate disciplinary action is taken.
Yes, there are consequences for any soldier who shoots a civilian without justification. This could include legal repercussions, as well as disciplinary action within the military. The severity of the consequences will depend on the specific circumstances and the outcome of the investigation.
The military is constantly reviewing and updating their protocols and training to prevent any incidents of American soldiers shooting American civilians. This includes ongoing education and training on the rules of engagement, as well as implementing stricter accountability measures for soldiers. Additionally, open communication and transparency between the military and civilian communities can help to prevent misunderstandings and promote trust and understanding.