I know Col. West from my church here in Manhattan, KS. Allen West is one of the most honest people a man could know, and what the army is trying to do to him is an outrage and a black eye on our nation's military and justice system. When did trying to protect your men become a crime, or when did the Iraqis begin following the rules when attacking our troops? What Allen West deserves is a plane to the White House and a medal for bravery.