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gamahuche: That is not all. When you are ignored or shunted it makes the situation worse. Imagine being around 17,000 people with problems, that are being driven more mad by the lack of treatment and compassion. Instead of getting better you are made worse. Catch22.
He's not a phony soldier...he's AWOL.
Which one was W, again?
I get confused sometimes.
EXCELLENT Grrr!
Grrr ~
He was the "poster boy" - that's an IMAGE with NO DEPTH!
You think YOU'RE confused?
Try fighting a war against a concept!
No wonder these soldiers are psychologically messed up.
Which one was W, again?
I get confused sometimes
None, W had the CO permission
No he didn't. That's a flat out lie.
very keen sense of the OBVIOUS, SonOfTheMask. technically speaking, the soldier is AWOL. but, he served more than most. and, he is damaged now. the system needs to assist him--not kill him.
I agree Eco...it is obvious that this guy is not a "phony soldier". Thanks for agreeing.
And, technically speaking, he is a deserter. I'm quite sure he won't be executed, though, wouldn't you agree?
SOTM ~
Do you think the chances are better that he will get the necessary medical attention as a prisoner?
Or, as a U.S. veteran SEEKING medical attention?
good question AnteUp! i hope there is follow up to this story and others on Propeller.
"And, technically speaking, he is a deserter. I'm quite sure he won't be executed, though, wouldn't you agree?"
Yes! Absolutely not! They most likely will have him elected president if his politics are right(wing)!
Just sayin'
JOEY EVANS
"I'm quite sure he won't be executed, though, wouldn't you agree?"
And if he were to be executed, your reaction would be.... what?
Not that it matters. He'll very likely execute himself anyway.
Didn't mean to vote for this comment.
Don't misconstrue my morbid sarcasm for genuine opinion. It was directed at Son of the Mask only. He will either know why or he won't.
SOTM: Yes, he's AWOL. The question is why did he have to go AWOL to get the treatment he needs? Now I don't know about you. But personally I think we have a moral obligation to render medical care to our returning soldiers. If we don't why should they go to fight for us? Would you? What did Bush do again? Oh thats right he went AWOL without the reprecussions no battle fatigue for him. He was just scared and irresponsible right here in the states. So how do you classify him again. He should be arrested right now and imprisoned. His case is so much more deserving of an official court martial. But see Bush is an ultra con whose cowardice is rewarded. I see now. Wonder what Limpaw will say about this guy. Better not say much. The vets who are the walking wounded need our help not jail time. IMPEACH BUSH AND CHENEY NOW. They are war criminals and are guilty of crimes against our own soldiers.
Grandpa: First, you're assuming that his version of not getting proper care is factual. It may be true, it may not be true. We don't know the specifics. What we do know is that he took it upon himself to desert. Now, how exactly he figured that would help him in getting proper care is beyond me. But, he's still accountable for his own actions as far as going AWOL and being a deserter. Even if he felt he wasn't getting good care, that doesn't give him the right to go AWOL.
As far as your vitriolic rant on Bush, well you're welcome to it. In my opinion, you're way off base. People who let emotion, especially hatred, cloud their better judgment often engage in those types of outbursts.
SOTM: No. I think the young soldier is clearly be shown to have a disorder by the very actions he took. Do we hold someone who is not in their right mind accountable for their actions. Bush is a liar and AWOL so no I don't think it is hatred of him. It is hatred of what he stands for stupidity.