Posted on Jan 12, 2016
Does politicizing PTSD help the veteran community or hurt it?
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There has been a recent news story of a veteran running for Mayor in Odessa Texas who hands out "PTSD Cards" to protest his disagreement with open carry. I personally don't feel that one vet should speak for everyone as to what they should do with their constitutional rights.
I would also argue that this causes misunderstanding among non-military about what PTSD is and promotes fear and discrimination.
What do you think?
http://www.yourbasin.com/news/veteran-warns-open-carry-could-trigger-ptsd
http://americanmilitarynews.com/2016/01/tx-man-handing-out-cards-warning-that-guns-will-trigger-veterans-ptsd/
I would also argue that this causes misunderstanding among non-military about what PTSD is and promotes fear and discrimination.
What do you think?
http://www.yourbasin.com/news/veteran-warns-open-carry-could-trigger-ptsd
http://americanmilitarynews.com/2016/01/tx-man-handing-out-cards-warning-that-guns-will-trigger-veterans-ptsd/
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Edited 9 y ago
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The medical responder part of me says if he's that "disabled by PTSD", he should be in an in-patient treatment facility before he hurts himself or someone else.
As a PTSD patient myself,.... Dude get over yourself already. It's jackwagons like you that make it harder for people like me to combat the stigma and stereotyping of PTSD sufferers as it is.
As a PTSD patient myself,.... Dude get over yourself already. It's jackwagons like you that make it harder for people like me to combat the stigma and stereotyping of PTSD sufferers as it is.
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Well that's a random position to take. I think the card is over the top and gives the wrong view of PTSD.
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