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    Memorandum Date: 04APR12To: USMC Discharge Review BoardFrom: Paul R. MurphyRe: Sgt. Stein, USMC

    Greetings,

    Ive been following the posts in question that have been attributed to Sgt.

    Stein, although they have not been specifically identified with him or the USMC that I

    can recall, a key element in showing harm to the good order and discipline of the

    USMC. Ive followed those posts with great appreciation I might add.

    In my opinion, Sgt. Stein, if that be the person making the posts in question, has

    embodied the spirit and the intent of the founders visions of free political speech as

    secured and protected under the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

    I know nothing of Sgt. Steins duty performance, but its a travesty of justice in my

    opinion, that Sgt. Stein has become a political target for opposing one of the greatest

    single political threats this nation has faced since the Civil War, if not since its inception.

    In my opinion as a former member of the US Armed Forces, Sgt. Stein has taken

    reasonable and acceptable actions to protect the image and order of the USMC, and

    also to stand as a voice against the many growing internal political tyrannies we now

    face as a nation, not to mention the growing external threats to the United States.

    If that is not a duty incumbent on every US Marine upon taking their oath to uphold and

    defend the US Constitution, against all enemies, foreign and domestic, then what may I

    ask, is?

    I would submit to this board that this entire situation is driven for entirely political

    reasons and Id ask that this board, politically convened for political reasons as they are,

    find Sgt. Stein, a valued citizen and contributor to necessary discourse within these

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    United States, as well as a valued and acceptable member of the USMC, to be retained

    and renewed so long as he is willing and able to faithfully serve this great nation. ~

    Semper fidelis.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Paul R. Murphy, Whatcom County, WA

    Email: prmurphy@XXXXXXXXXXXXX

    Cell: 360-XXX-XXXX

    Served Honorably: USAF 1984-1990, USAFR (active) 1990-92, WA-ANG 1992-1997