Former Repiblican Representative Allen West of Florida is critizing the conduct of the 10 US sailors who were captured and quickly released by Iran yesterday, saying they should have resisted arrest.
Allen West rightfully highlighted the political fallout that comes from the imagery of detained and embarrassed US military personnel. Being a retired US Army lieutenant colonel gives some wisdom to the criticism that the personnel should have fought back, if only to prevent Iran from being able to make claims that Iran’s military force is unimpeachable and mighty (it isn’t).
West also criticized the conduct of the 10 detained sailors, saying they should have assumed a defensive posture and called in for help in order to prevent any incident or threat from developing into something dangerous, like a political loss of face being televised from Iran around the globe.
Read more about Allen West’s opinion on page 2.
2016
Yeah, and start a fucking war! Come on! They drifted into Iranian waters, detained and let go. Drop it already gees.
If you were there Sir Maybe it wouldve been different yet not being there you should not say much
I agree with Allen, but what are the rules of engagement or orders given to this navy LT. Someone is or will cover up the true story
No support from the wimps in charge
TURNED INTO A PROPAGANDA STUNT FOR BARRY
Yep
Took their boat , got back to ship !!
This all feels like a set up to me.
Without details it’s impossible to determine what could or should have been done.