Iraq war controversy takes center stage in Westchester County

The family of Lt. Ehren Watada spoke to crowds Sunday in Rockland County about his son?s controversial decision to refuse to fight in Iraq.U.S. Army lieutenant Ehren Watada of Hawaii was the first military

News 12 Staff

Nov 13, 2006, 3:56 AM

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The family of Lt. Ehren Watada spoke to crowds Sunday in Rockland County about his son?s controversial decision to refuse to fight in Iraq.U.S. Army lieutenant Ehren Watada of Hawaii was the first military officer to refuse to serve in Iraq. Now, he is fighting a court marshal for that decision and has become the face of the anti-war movement for civilians and veterans alike. Lt. Watada's father and stepmother are touring the country telling his story in hopes it will inspire and educate both civilians and members of the military to oppose the Iraq war. Lt. Watada is currently stationed at Ft Lewis in Washington State. His court martial is expected to begin in January of 2007. He faces up to six years in a military prison.