Posted on Mar 27, 2015
Should KBR share the same immunity that shields the U.S. government on this issue?
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Many deployed soldiers and contractors were exposed to this and now are filling lawsuits. Seems like the Supreme Court are going to let those move forward.
KBR should share the same immunity that shields the U.S. government from litigation over war injuries. - See more at: http://www.your-poc.com/supreme-court-to-move-foward-with-lawsuit-against-kbr-inc-for-burn-pits-it-operated-on-bases-in-iraq-and-afghanistan/#sthash.ZNIGflLC.dpuf
KBR should share the same immunity that shields the U.S. government from litigation over war injuries. - See more at: http://www.your-poc.com/supreme-court-to-move-foward-with-lawsuit-against-kbr-inc-for-burn-pits-it-operated-on-bases-in-iraq-and-afghanistan/#sthash.ZNIGflLC.dpuf
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If KBR was acting as a representative of the Government, the Government is responsible for their actions "if" they were in accordance with government guidelines. If they were not, then they have no immunity at all.
As an example, if I am driving a HMMWV down the road, I am an agent of the government, and the government covers me, as long as I am following the regs. If I am negligent of the regs, I waive that government coverage and they can go after both me AND the government.
In this case, we would have to find out "if" there were regs (or authorization) in place to allow KBR to use burn pits, and under what conditions. If they followed the rules, it escalated up to the government, who may or may not have Sovereign Immunity. If they didn't, they have liability.
As an example, if I am driving a HMMWV down the road, I am an agent of the government, and the government covers me, as long as I am following the regs. If I am negligent of the regs, I waive that government coverage and they can go after both me AND the government.
In this case, we would have to find out "if" there were regs (or authorization) in place to allow KBR to use burn pits, and under what conditions. If they followed the rules, it escalated up to the government, who may or may not have Sovereign Immunity. If they didn't, they have liability.
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Interesting that the EPA does not permit taking legal action against the contractor that spilled the toxic waste, yet we are discussing contractors for the DOD differently. What happened to equal protection under the law?
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I say no they should not be shielded because the government hired them to do a job not to poison the TROOPs and natives.
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LCDR (Join to see)
MSG (Join to see) I am not sure why you voted me down for posting an article that is of interest of those that served in the Middle East while KBR was operating burn pits. This is actually good news that the Supreme Court did not agree with them. They were in fact asking for the same protection that is meant to protect our soldier, sailors and airmen from civil prosecution and detention overseas. That does not mean they are not prosecuted only that they are held and prosecuted under the UCMJ. Trust me no one wants to get locked up in a jail overseas.
My post in no way supports KBR. I think it is criminal some of the things KBR has done over the years. I am surprised they are still allowed to compete for government contracts. My mother died of cancer caused in part from when she worked for Halliburton. My wife Capt Sharon Wright suffers from respiratory (although minor) from being exposed to those burn pits while deployed to Iraq. I have personally worked on contracts to correct all the electrical deficiencies they left behind that resulted in the death of many service members.
My post in no way supports KBR. I think it is criminal some of the things KBR has done over the years. I am surprised they are still allowed to compete for government contracts. My mother died of cancer caused in part from when she worked for Halliburton. My wife Capt Sharon Wright suffers from respiratory (although minor) from being exposed to those burn pits while deployed to Iraq. I have personally worked on contracts to correct all the electrical deficiencies they left behind that resulted in the death of many service members.
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MSG (Join to see)
Good Morning Sir:
Because I don't support KBR being shielded by the government for the burn pit exposure. Because of these burn pits throughout Afghanistan my health has declined to the point that DDEAMC had to remove my left thyroid, constant migraine headaches, vitamin D deficiencies along with breathing problems.
That is why I voted it down nothing personal Sir! KBR needs to be put out of business and all TROOPs exposed and having health problems needs to be compensated.
Because I don't support KBR being shielded by the government for the burn pit exposure. Because of these burn pits throughout Afghanistan my health has declined to the point that DDEAMC had to remove my left thyroid, constant migraine headaches, vitamin D deficiencies along with breathing problems.
That is why I voted it down nothing personal Sir! KBR needs to be put out of business and all TROOPs exposed and having health problems needs to be compensated.
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LCDR (Join to see)
MSG (Join to see) when you click on that feature you are in fact voting me down and it is personal. Feel free to voice your opinion or vote me down for an opinion you disagree with but don't vote someone down for posting an article about a company that you have an issue with.
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