One bit of good news

At least all is not blackness and despair.

Murder charges against 2nd Lt. Ilario Pantano, the Marine who shot to death two Iraqi insurgents in a raid near Baghdad last year, should be dropped, according to the recommendation of the investigating officer in the high-profile case.

Let's hope it happens. It's time to put this to rest and let a good man, a good officer and a good marine get back to work.