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In reply to the discussion: Female Army Vet Accused of Murdering Her Three Daughters, Ages 3, 2 and 2 Months [View all]vet myself, combat troop in the 1st Gulf war with 7th corp.
I am likewise sick of the media using the "Veteran" line also if someone does something wrong. With this said, most people do not realize that nearly 80-90% of the jobs in the military are "support functions" (desk jobs and paper pushers) and only around 10-20% perform actual combat functions.
What would we say if she was a registered Democrat and the title said "Female Democrat Accused...." or "Female Republican...." or "Female Walmart Worker..."
Why do we try to vilify the services any time a veteran does something?
I appreciate your post, you are much more eloquent than I am with your words to drive home the point.
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Female Army Vet Accused of Murdering Her Three Daughters, Ages 3, 2 and 2 Months [View all]
951-Riverside
May 2014
OP
It is a horrible story, but based on the info available, she may not have even finished
MADem
May 2014
#8
Those are FAR more likely possibilities than flashbacks from an Army career she did not have
MADem
May 2014
#61
yeah, everyone knowns that being sexually assaulted makes one become a homicidal maniac
TorchTheWitch
May 2014
#11
Look at the photoshopped image - it adds an unrelated fetus in the womb pic to the story.
blm
May 2014
#49
Adding an unrelated fetus in the womb pic to the photoshopped image isn't responsible, either.
blm
May 2014
#46
Yes, and maybe the OP could provide some proof that she WAS sexually assaulted!
MoonRiver
May 2014
#31
No - the photo of the fetus in the womb is not there. Your OP uses a photo op image
blm
May 2014
#45
And just what evidence removed any doubt that this was caused by what you say caused it?
cleanhippie
May 2014
#62