Army Dissenter Promoted to Staff Sergeant

One of the leading voices of dissent inside the US Army has been promoted. Sergeant Ron Cantu, who signed a petition to Congress demanding the US withdraw from Iraq and gave interviews to 60 Minutes, Democracy Now!, and Free Speech Radio News detailing his opposition to the war, has seen his rank upgraded to Staff Sergeant. Some observers say Cantu's promotion shows the military is now so stressed by the ongoing war that it's finding it difficult to crack down on dissent within the ranks. Aaron Glantz has more.

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