Reprinted verbatim from a press release:

“Lt. Ehren Watada is the first commissioned officer to refuse deployment to the war in Iraq. Today begins his military tribunal (courts not known for their dedication to constitutional law and tending to ignore the oath soldiers take to refuse to obey illegal orders). He faces up to 4 years in prison. This is a pivotal moment in the debate on the war, and the Lt., a brave man for testing these turbulent waters.

Yesterday, folks from far and wide converged in Ft. Hood (Killeen) to show support of Lt. Watada and Austinites did the same in front of Camp Mabry this a.m.

TONITE:

Court Martial Update & The Ground Truth Screening

Cafe Caffeine (909 West Mary at S. 5th St.)
6pm to 9pm

This will be an opportunity for the general public to gather in support of Lt. Watada. We will provide an update on Lt. Watada’s case and show a video of Lt. Watada speaking out against the war in Iraq. We will also screen the documentary The Ground Truth.”

This article appears in February 2 • 2007.

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