Soldiers aren’t social workers, Mr Cameron. Remember that before taking on hopeless wars

The ghost people, the letter people. The ones we hear about in court but never call by their real name; instead, Baby P and Girl A. And now Marine A. They remain hidden from us for reasons which are, one supposes, rational and sensible, but somehow this non-naming magnifies our shame or abhorrence at whatever has befallen them, or what they have done.

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Soldiers aren't social workers, Mr Cameron. Remember that before taking on hopeless wars

Those pleading for leniency for Marine A are saying we can't fight properly and comply to the Human Rights Act

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