Posted on Jul 5, 2015
Is Identifying yourself as a veteran potentially dangerous?
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In an intelligence report dated April 7, 2009 Homeland Security, stated veterans who might be “disgruntled, disillusioned or suffering from the psychological effects of war” as being particularly susceptible to recruitment by radical movements. The report goes on to state, "Returning veterans possess combat skills and experience that are attractive to right-wing extremists,” it says. “DHS/I&A is concerned that right-wing extremists will attempt to recruit and radicalize veterans in order to boost their violent capacities." I find this to be disturbing. How can it be that the ones you send to defend the country are branded as potential threats? http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dhs-domestic-terror-warning-angers-gop/
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This is the view of liberals about the military in general and conservatives in particular. This report was written in the early days of the Obama administration when the Dems had all of the cards and were using their power to delegitimize conservatives.
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SGT Joseph McBride
I think that it depends on who you are identifying your self to. What is sad is that there are even some regular people who don't know who or what a veteran does. I am proud of who I am no matter what I have done or where I have been. Every where I go, my country goes with me.
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Wow, that is a good one. On one hand, you want military to show pride for themselves, uniform, and the USA. On the other hand, I don't want military to be a bullseye. If intel had credible threats, issue a warning. Your local 2 shop and feds with your provost and local PD's can then formulate the best plan.
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I voted no, because DHS is obviously politically biased. It's right there in the wording "right wing extremist." So everyone who is right-leaning is potentially an extremist/terrorist? I DON'T THINK SO JANET NAPOLITANO!
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I would hope not. For folks who have been out for a while there shouldn't be any issues. Even vets who are still in do these groups really think they can easily turn enough current SMs to their cause or make them targets of opportunity?
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Yes, a retired military chaplain who fills in for chaplains away from their assigned duty asked for a decal for his car, for easy access to the Base. He was told the decals are no longer issued due to threats to service men and veterans. Active Duty wee asked not to drive off base in uniform.
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It really depends on how one identifies oneself as a veteran.
For myself, I try to focus on what I did (job wise) and the leadership experience I received.
For myself, I try to focus on what I did (job wise) and the leadership experience I received.
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