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Fort Hood Shooting Victims Will AT LAST Receive Purple Hearts
Coach is Right ^ | December 6, 2014 | Jim Emerson, staff writer

Posted on 12/06/2014 7:38:51 AM PST by darkwing104

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To: stylin19a
"Defense Secretaries Robert Gates, Leon Panetta and Chuck Hagel have stuck to the original assessment that the attack by Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan was an act of workplace violence."

Washington Examiner


21 posted on 12/06/2014 10:24:58 AM PST by darkwing104 (Forgive but don't forget)
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I am sorry, but I don't like it!

Being a victim of a terrorist attack isn't the same as being wounded in combat.

We are diluting the significance of the medal.

22 posted on 12/06/2014 10:29:11 AM PST by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: jmaroneps37

“”Thank God that sometimes it does make a difference who runs Congress””

Hasn’t changed a thing yet...this is good news but it probably won’t pass this Senate. Can they hold it until the next senate is sworn in? I didn’t know it had been written in other laws for the past five years.


23 posted on 12/06/2014 10:30:12 AM PST by Thank You Rush
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Let’s see our terrorist sympathizer president veto this!

He will.

24 posted on 12/06/2014 10:32:28 AM PST by Lazamataz (It's insanity to support those who hate us, no matter they call themselves Democrats or Republicans.)
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To: fortheDeclaration
We are not dealing with traditional combatants anymore...Not so long ago Hasan would of been executed for treason. He sided with the enemy and by his own actions became an enemy combatant.


25 posted on 12/06/2014 10:46:34 AM PST by darkwing104 (Forgive but don't forget)
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It’s good to see this, but Congress should repeal DoD Directive 5210.56.

It is criminal to disarm our military and defense workers on bases. I have no problem securing my weapon in my car, but having to leave it home every day is unreasonable, given the random nature of the threat we face.


26 posted on 12/06/2014 10:55:34 AM PST by antidisestablishment (When the passion of your convictions surpass those of your leader, it's past time for a change.)
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Agree with ya......Sidearms should be issued in basic an allowed concealed carry when out of uniform until enlistment is up. If retired, service sidearm is a gift with lifetime credentials for carry.

They do such for police ....why not our military ?

I was lucky to be in a unit that allowed me to keep my sidearm 24/7 in or out of uniform, on or off base. Retired in 96. Do not recommend the military to young men and women when assholes are in charge of this country. Suggest a career in law enforcemet as a deputy sheriff vs DOD.

My opinion....


27 posted on 12/06/2014 2:47:34 PM PST by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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I like your plan. Be nice to retire with a couple weapons to protect the family.

I have been in for years and have kids in now. Work DoD civilian and still in the Reserve. I thought I saw the worst with Clinton, but I ain’t giving up. There has to be some decent people who stay.

This reg was published under Bush I. It needs to be rescinded.


28 posted on 12/06/2014 4:28:55 PM PST by antidisestablishment (When the passion of your convictions surpass those of your leader, it's past time for a change.)
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GOOD POINTS !!!!

Agree !

Stay Safe an thanks for taking your turn in the barrel Sir !!


29 posted on 12/06/2014 6:01:04 PM PST by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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Thank you, and thanks for your service, sir. We appreciate you guys outside the wire!

I’ve also liked reading your posts over the years.


30 posted on 12/06/2014 6:23:26 PM PST by antidisestablishment (When the passion of your convictions surpass those of your leader, it's past time for a change.)
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Thank you very much ....means a lot these days.....grateful. Blessings for you and yours this Christmas as well.

Really proud of folks that can endure such work as y’all are doing today....Stay Safe !!


31 posted on 12/06/2014 6:28:43 PM PST by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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