'Before putting a bullet through his head, Westhusing had been deeply disturbed by abuses carried out by American contractors in Iraq, including allegations that they had witnessed or even participated in the murder of Iraqis. His suicide note included claims that his two commanders, Lt. Gen. Petraeus and Maj. Gen. Josephy Fil tolerated a mission based on "corruption, human rights abuses and liars. I am sullied -- no more. I didn't volunteer to support corrupt, money grubbing contractors, nor work for commanders only interested in themselves." One of those commanders: the future leader of American forces in Iraq, and then Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus.' Full story here.
O my poor Kingdom, Sick with civil blows Peopled with WOLVES, Thy old inhabitants...
6/27/2011
Who Really Killed Ted Westhusing?
If you didn't think David Petraeus had a lot to answer for already, you will after reading this story of a good man driven beyond what could be tolerated.
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I knew Ted Westhusing. When I was a Private my first duty station was Vicenza, Italy 4/325. If there was any one on this planet I trusted it was Ted.
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I don't doubt it for a second, Charles. Thanks for commenting.
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