“An illegal war, founded on lies”
So says First Lt. Ehren Watada, on trial now for conduct unbecoming an officer for refusing to deploy to Iraq last June.
In opening statements, prosecutors told a panel of seven officers that Watada abandoned his soldiers and brought disgrace upon himself and the service by accusing the Army of war crimes and denouncing the administration for conducting an illegal war founded on lies.
For more information on the case of this courageous soldier, take a look here.