Watada charged

"First Lt. Ehren Watada, who in June refused to deploy to Iraq, will have an Article 32 hearing Aug. 17 at Fort Lewis, Wash., unless the Army accepts a pretrial agreement offered by his attorney.

Watada, 28, has been charged with missing movement, conduct unbecoming an officer and contempt toward officials. His Honolulu-based attorney, Eric Seitz, said his client is willing to accept a reprimand, fine and reduction in rank instead of facing a court-martial."

Willing to accept a reprimand, fine and rank reduction? Geez. What a shame that he's from Hawaii in addition to being Japanese. I can't believe people think he's a hero. He's a coward period.