I have no idea where I'd find those comments about that wound, nor who exactly made them : (
But I remember being surprised by them-they were speaking about friends in combat situations in 'Nam. And so then I thought if it had passed next to the spinal column, into the muscle, that would be understandable.
But no exit wound? Poop.
I know the feeling. If you ever bump into those posts I'd be interested. I don't doubt that it's possible (I've seen stranger) but it's not credible to me in this case, given the "wound" I saw and my own experiences, but as you mention, the lack of an exit wound makes the question moot.
I want to see a "full Rather" done on this "evidence." How do we know it wasn't faxed/emailed to the media from a Kinkos in Texas?
You got to look at the video. It is possible if the round missed the spine in the 'Nam incident claim and the person shot got instant very skilled medical attention. It IS possible, just highly, highly improbable.
Question, what weapon was the person in 'Nam shot with? What range was the shot made? Where was the shooter? Back front, side? If the 'Nam story is true, the person was incredibly lucky or hit with a spent round. My personal guess is the supposed "Combat vet from 'Nam" is simply misremembering the event or making it up rather then admit they are wrong.
And even if we assume it true, comparing a wound of a fully grown adult male to the one shown on this very small child is nonsense. Remember a fully grown male has a LOT large back then this kid.
Based on the story we are being retailed, the "out of control Marine" would of had to be behind the child firing down at him. Based on that angle, any round that goes in where it is shown on this child would have to hit the spine, a lung or the heart and then exit some where. If that actually had happened, dead kid. No other possible result. None.