May 21, 2004

Sandinista-Boy Convicted of Desertion

Deserter Camilo Mejia said he'd rather go to prison than serve in Iraq. He's on his way to getting his wish.
I hope on release that he's deported back to Nicaragua.

"He enjoyed all the benefits of the military, just not the duty,'' Capt. A.J. Balbo, the lead prosecutor, said in his closing argument. "The defense says he accomplished all his missions. Except the most important one - showing up.''

Posted by floridacracker at May 21, 2004 01:21 PM