Marine Family Blasts Murtha
Congressman John Murtha is under fire from this Marine's family for his accusations that Marines purposely slaughtered civilians in Haditha, Iraq. From NewsMax:
The aunt of slain Lance Cpl. Miguel Terrazas, whose death in a roadside bombing in Haditha, Iraq last November prompted his fellow Marines to launch what military critics are calling a massacre of innocent civilians, is blasting Rep. John Murtha for prejudging their actions.
"Putting Michael's battalion in a bad light, it's like putting Michael in a bad light," Rosario Terrazas told radio host Steve Malzberg, filling in on Bill Bennett's "Morning in America" show.
"It's especially hurtful when certain people make statements that may be opinions but come across as facts," she added. "It's a little difficult to hear people making statements indicating that these allegations are true. There's an ongoing investigation and nothing has been concluded to this point."
Asked if she was referring to Rep. Murtha specifically, Mrs. Terrazas told Malzberg: "Yes...
This is especially true when the troops are putting their lives on the line for us. They are fighting over there so the terrorists won't come here, and should get the benefit of the doubt.