Friday, June 20, 2008

USMC Disciplened Two Marines For The Cruel Killing Of A Puppy

I'm a member of The American Society Of Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals and I just received this article vie email this morning. This article just saddens and sickens me. It makes me so angry I just want to scream. AHHHHHHH!!!! I can never understand how people can be so inhuman to animals. What the heck is wrong with our human race. If these people can kill defenseless animals what else are they capable of? It really makes me wonder. The two marines referenced in this article were only disciplined for there sick behavior. WHAT? Disciplined? What good is this punishment going to do. If it were up to me these two men who are suppose to defend our country should receive jail time. Sometimes I feel so defenseless myself in helping these poor animals. Please join in with the ASPCA and sign the pledge to help fight animal cruelty and keep our sweet animals safe.

Late last week, the United States Marine Corps announced that it had disciplined two Marines for their participation in the cruel killing of a puppy while stationed in Iraq. Lance Corporal David Motari and Sergeant Crismarvin Banez Encarnacion received Non-Judicial Punishments, the details of which are protected under the Privacy Act. Based in Hawaii with the 1st Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, Lance Cpl. Motari will be discharged from the Corps for his role in the incident.

These two Marines’ deplorable behavior received widespread attention after a video of their actions appeared on the Internet on March 3. As previously reported in ASPCA News Alert, the clip depicts one of them tossing a helpless pup off a craggy cliff.

The Marine Corps Base Hawaii issued a statement last week denouncing the incident, claiming “the actions seen in the Internet video are contrary to the high standards we expect of every Marine and will not be tolerated.”

The ASPCA distributed a press release on March 7 urging the Marines to release its findings about the episode and encouraging the public to voice its outrage. Thanks to the overwhelming response of citizens and public officials alike, Lance Cpl. Motari and Sgt. Encarnacion’s casual disregard for life did not go unexamined.

“The ASPCA has the highest respect for the brave and difficult task charged to the men and women stationed in Iraq,” says ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres. “But as a just and humane country, we must protect the rights of all those who are defenseless, including animals. We appreciate the Marine Corps' thorough investigation of this repugnant act."

Please join us in our mission to help all animals live happy and healthy lives by signing our pledge to fight animal cruelty.

2 comments:

  1. Very interesting. Is there a video?

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  2. There are some really sick people in this world :( I'll go check out the ASPCA site, but not sure if a Canadian signature will help.

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