Where's the firing squad?

In tearful testimony during the final sentencing phase of his court-martial trial Thursday, Pvt. Nicholas Mikel said he regretted shooting at fellow troops on Oct. 13.

"I'd like to begin by saying how sorry I am for my actions," Mikel said, having to pause a couple of times to regroup as he read a statement.

"I realize I brought great stress and hardship on everyone in my unit. I realize I made a terrible mistake. It's difficult to know that it was my own conduct that caused this."

Call me hardcore, but I have a hard time understanding why this jackass wasn't charged with treason.