Ehren Watada

Lt. Ehren Watada Refuses Redeployment to Iraq

Lt. Ehren Watada from the 3rd Stryker Brigade, announced his refusal to redeploy to Iraq because the war is illegal. This makes Watada the first soldier to resist his orders on these grounds. Press from all the major media outlets showed up for the press conference that happened today at noon. Watada had planned to be at his press conference during his lunch break, but was prohibited to leave Fort Lewis by his superior officers. Besides press, friends, people of faith, Veterans for Peace, students, workers and folks from all walks of life showed at Associated Ministries in Tacoma up to give support to Watada. Outside the crowded building people holding signs stood reading "Students say: www.ThankyYouLt.org," or "Veterans say: www.ThankYouLt.org." Unlike others who have resisted the war, Watada is the first to do so because the war is not legal.