Posted on Dec 15, 2014
Why do the media make someone's military background an issue in their reporting of crimes, especially when it has no bearing on the crime?
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There was a very unfortunate multiple murder outside of Philadelphia this morning. The perpetrator apparently was in the Marine Reserve from 2002 to 2011 with one deployment to Iraq from April to July, 2008. Some of the news outlets here are calling him either a Marine or Former Marine. This is the opening paragraph from the news thumb on my xfinity homepage, titled "Ex-Marine on the Loose After 6 Relatives Killed":
Monday, Dec 15, 2014 • Updated at 8:40 PM EST
A manhunt is underway for a former Marine reservist who prosecutors say went on a shooting spree early Monday killing six family members, including his ex-wife, and wounding a teen in three towns across Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Bradley William Stone, 35 of Pennsburg, is considered armed and dangerous. Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said police are actively searching for him and residents of one town are being asked to lock themselves indoors.
•Neighbor of Woman Shot, Killed, Heard Kids Screaming
Stone stands 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighs 195 lbs. He is believed to be clean-shaven, but earlier officials said he could have a red beard and close-cropped hair. He is known to use a cane or walker to assist in moving, Vetri Ferman said. He may also be wearing military fatigues — either green or brown.
The man served more than eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and was deployed to Iraq, according to a Marine Corps spokesman. During his time, he earned several medals and his specialty was Artillery Meteorological Man — effectively a meteorologist that monitors weather conditions to ensure military fire accuracy.
Read more: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Lansdale-Shooting-285800521.html#ixzz3M1Q031m6
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Monday, Dec 15, 2014 • Updated at 8:40 PM EST
A manhunt is underway for a former Marine reservist who prosecutors say went on a shooting spree early Monday killing six family members, including his ex-wife, and wounding a teen in three towns across Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Bradley William Stone, 35 of Pennsburg, is considered armed and dangerous. Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said police are actively searching for him and residents of one town are being asked to lock themselves indoors.
•Neighbor of Woman Shot, Killed, Heard Kids Screaming
Stone stands 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighs 195 lbs. He is believed to be clean-shaven, but earlier officials said he could have a red beard and close-cropped hair. He is known to use a cane or walker to assist in moving, Vetri Ferman said. He may also be wearing military fatigues — either green or brown.
The man served more than eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and was deployed to Iraq, according to a Marine Corps spokesman. During his time, he earned several medals and his specialty was Artillery Meteorological Man — effectively a meteorologist that monitors weather conditions to ensure military fire accuracy.
Read more: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Lansdale-Shooting-285800521.html#ixzz3M1Q031m6
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Because they are not so subtly trying to imply that their service somehow messed them up.
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I've often wondered this myself. When it's just some shmuck, they don't often say "Oh he had a mental illness" or "Joe Blow, an employee in the electronics department at Target.."
If it's a SM or former SM, let loose.. they had PTSD. They deployed to 18 theaters 147 times. Blah blah blah blah... The media needs to go pound sand. There aren't journalists or reporters anymore.. just fear mongers.
If it's a SM or former SM, let loose.. they had PTSD. They deployed to 18 theaters 147 times. Blah blah blah blah... The media needs to go pound sand. There aren't journalists or reporters anymore.. just fear mongers.
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I respect your views Sir! (Salute) I fell that they do it to turn the Public back to the Mindset that just because some of us (depending on MOS) have specialty training! Example Sniper; Urban Warfare; etc! Don't forget How People including some Service Members use to view Us Blessed toHold an 11Bravo MOS and Dumb or Low Scores on the ASVAB! I love being the Bogeyman Grunt!! Hooah
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