Posted on Mar 25, 2017
Should Veterans status be included in a national database linked to their drivers license information?
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As a veteran with PTSD I have had negative experiences with our justice system because of it. I expect,law enforcement to understand that my proper attitude is not submission or an easy admission of guilt but simple respect and a propensity to not argue,in a situation. With PTSD anything that looks like it's going South for all the wrong reasons causes a negative reaction. Or worse no reaction.
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Hell, no. Most people don't understand PTSD (even VA healthcare professionals). Best not to mention it unless absolutely relevant and necessary. Also, as others mentioned, way to much risk of abuse and misuse of data.
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SFC A.M. Drake
Agreed, it's like wearing the Scarlet Letter one more reason to shoot first and let the courts decide later.
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PO3 John Wagner
I didn't say anything about mentioning PTSD here. I realize it is in the PTSD category but the point I am making is that if any law enforcement officer is aware of your veterans status that will put them in the right head space to understand your general deameanor.
I am completely unimpressed by the uniforms the Batman accessories and the space cruiser with all the lights. It doesn't register on my mind like it would on a civilians.
I'm not even remotely inhibited or intimidated just by the sight of the gear.
This doesn't mean they expect a person to be but it is what they are accustomed to dealing with most of the time.
I honestly think it puts them off balance or makes them a little nervous when they don't get that automatic reaction. Nothing worse than a confused or nervous drugstore cowboy.
I am completely unimpressed by the uniforms the Batman accessories and the space cruiser with all the lights. It doesn't register on my mind like it would on a civilians.
I'm not even remotely inhibited or intimidated just by the sight of the gear.
This doesn't mean they expect a person to be but it is what they are accustomed to dealing with most of the time.
I honestly think it puts them off balance or makes them a little nervous when they don't get that automatic reaction. Nothing worse than a confused or nervous drugstore cowboy.
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PO3 John Wagner
SFC A.M. Drake - Let's not let that sentiment get around shall we?
I don't know about shooting anyone but there seem to be a great many that could use a good solid kick in the nuts then picked up by the sack
I don't know about shooting anyone but there seem to be a great many that could use a good solid kick in the nuts then picked up by the sack
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I choose no for the following reasons. Too much of an opportunity for abuse of the data collected, as in some Liberal Politicians ability to access the data and use it to deny our 2nd Amendment rights. Suffering from PTSD is a private matter between you and your counselor/physician or family and I do not want myself or anyone else brought into the limelight because of it - I don't think it's anyone's business but mine, or as I stated above. Lastly, I could see a scenario where the cops are called to any situation where they find out you have PTSD and deem you a threat to society. One could get shot by the Police if said military man/woman were experiencing an episode. No, I disagree with anyone who thinks this is a good idea.
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MSG (Join to see)
PO3 John Wagner - I know in my state you can have on your drivers license that you are a vet, you can even get veterans license plates, just need your 214 and its done, no other info required
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PO3 John Wagner
MSG (Join to see) - I just found out in my state....population about 600,000.
That you can't get a veterans plate for a motorcycle. The reasoning? Well we can only issue 4 numbers on the plate if we use the service logo..
"OK...let me think.. five services, 10000 plates each.. 600000 population..? So your afraid you will run out then?
That you can't get a veterans plate for a motorcycle. The reasoning? Well we can only issue 4 numbers on the plate if we use the service logo..
"OK...let me think.. five services, 10000 plates each.. 600000 population..? So your afraid you will run out then?
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SFC (Join to see)
I read your comment after the question and noted you mentioned PTSD in your comment and it morphed my brain into thinking the question had to do with PTSD. See this is what happens when one is paranoid about giving a government entity information - any information - about your/my military status. I still vote no. None of their business.
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