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Should the Ft. Hood Shooting Victims Receive the Purple Heart?
WOAI ^ | 5/19/10 | Jim Forsyth

Posted on 05/19/2010 7:04:39 AM PDT by laotzu

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To: taxcontrol
I believe that Obama does not think this was in any way associated with the WOT and as such, will not allow the award.

Obama is perfectly aware what it was. It was one of his fellow islamic warriors attacking the enemy. So of course he'll obfuscate however he can.

21 posted on 05/19/2010 7:15:56 AM PDT by Hardraade (I want gigaton warheads now!!)
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To: laotzu

Yes, they were wounded in a WAR! While we’re at it, giving them guns so they can shoot back next time might also be a good idea!


22 posted on 05/19/2010 7:16:43 AM PDT by ThePatriotsFlag (http://www.thepatriotsflag.com - The Patriot's Flag)
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To: laotzu

No, but they should demand justice; violently if need be.
They should also “spit venom” at the Army command that had a responsibility to protect them and utterly failed.

But then, I suppose that’s par-for-course when you consider the cases of: 1) Jessica Gonzales, and 2) Linda Riss.
{ See: http://www.firearmsandliberty.com/kasler-protection.html
and http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/28/politics/28scotus.html }


23 posted on 05/19/2010 7:16:46 AM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: SJSAMPLE
A volunteer has vowed to protect the Constitution and the country, even with his life, 24/7.

It doesn't matter if it is a sneak attack at lunch time while chatting with your bud, flirting with a nurse or transitioning from one place to another.

An attack is an act of war and at that moment, whether in full battle array or not, we are at war.

Purple hearts all around.

24 posted on 05/19/2010 7:17:42 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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To: laotzu
wot would chesty say!

Do it!

Semper Fidelis!

Dick Gaines

25 posted on 05/19/2010 7:18:36 AM PDT by gunnyg (Surrounded By The Enemy Within--~ Our "Novembers" Are Behind Us...If Ya Can Grok That!)
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To: Howie66

**Hasan should also face a firing squad. Again, no question about it.**

All 43 should receive the Purple Heart. The Survivors should be invited to be a member of Shithead’s FIRING SQUAD, and also be invited to the Dismissal with DISHONOR, of that General who was more concerned about the Military’s ...diversity!


26 posted on 05/19/2010 7:19:42 AM PDT by gwilhelm56 (The one thing we learn from history is .. People REFUSE to Learn from History!!)
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To: laotzu

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Why wouldn’t these soldiers get their purple hearts?


27 posted on 05/19/2010 7:20:04 AM PDT by Touch Not the Cat (Where is the light? Wonder if it's weeping somewhere...)
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To: laotzu

Why not? Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.


28 posted on 05/19/2010 7:21:16 AM PDT by shiva
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To: SJSAMPLE

I agree. Although these soldiers should be recognized the Military Regulations for the issuance of a Purple Heart are in no way met by those stationed at Fort Hood. It is unfortunate but the case.

From Paragraph 2-8, Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 25 February 1995

a. The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded-

(1) In any action against an enemy of the United States.

(2) In any action with an opposing armed force of a foreign country in which the Armed Forces of the United States are or have been engaged.

(3) While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.

(4) As a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces.

(5) As the result of an act of any hostile foreign force

(6) After 28 March 1973, as a result of an international terrorist attack against the United States or a foreign nation friendly to the United States, recognized as such an attack by the Secretary of the Army, or jointly by the Secretaries of the separate armed services concerned if persons from more than one service are wounded in the attack.

(7) After 28 March 1973, as a result of military operations while serving outside the territory of the United States as part of a peacekeeping force.


29 posted on 05/19/2010 7:21:26 AM PDT by K-oneTexas (I'm not a judge and there ain't enough of me to be a jury. (Zell Miller, A National Party No More))
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To: laotzu

“Victim” and Purple Heart don’t sound right together.


30 posted on 05/19/2010 7:22:22 AM PDT by BallyBill (WARNING:Taking me serious could cause stress related illness.)
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To: laotzu
Fast track his execution(I'm free next thursday), and then award purple hearts.

Dont forget the first terrorist attack: Purple Hearts for PVT Long and PFC Esagawa when Muhammad shot them in the recruiter station in Little Rock.

31 posted on 05/19/2010 7:22:55 AM PDT by DCBryan1 (FORGET the lawyers...first kill the "journalists".)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

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Bump


32 posted on 05/19/2010 7:23:00 AM PDT by Touch Not the Cat (Where is the light? Wonder if it's weeping somewhere...)
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To: laotzu
Give it to them!



Lamh Foistenach Abu!
33 posted on 05/19/2010 7:24:08 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: gunnyg

This where do you define as the dividing line between civilian victim and military victim?

In your opinion then, all military personnel who were wounded during 911 also should be awarded Purple Hearts, correct?


34 posted on 05/19/2010 7:26:10 AM PDT by B4Ranch ("You cannot defeat an enemy you will not define.")
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To: Humble Servant
..how would that not make him a spy, and mean his swift and most thorough execution?

Excellent point. Good Freeping.

35 posted on 05/19/2010 7:27:34 AM PDT by laotzu
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To: gunnyg

Before you answer look at Post 29 and get the facts.


36 posted on 05/19/2010 7:27:49 AM PDT by B4Ranch ("You cannot defeat an enemy you will not define.")
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To: laotzu

“Fast track his execution(I’m free next thursday),... “

I am off too! I’ll help in any way!!


37 posted on 05/19/2010 7:27:59 AM PDT by 2dogjoe (Have a Blessed Day)
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To: TADSLOS
not the enemy combatant that he is.

I wouldn't even dare call him that. Call him and try him what he is. A Traitor.

38 posted on 05/19/2010 7:28:08 AM PDT by EBH (Our First Right...."it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it,")
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To: shiva
Why not? Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Comparing the Purple heart to the nobel piss prize? Even if you would've put a sarc tag on it...... that's just ignorant.

39 posted on 05/19/2010 7:32:55 AM PDT by Repeat Offender (While the wicked stand confounded, call me with Thy Saints surrounded)
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To: SJSAMPLE
In a way, I see your point, but each of these individuals is more deserving that John Kerry.

Question...in Gulf War I, there was a muslim Sergeant who blew away some officers while they slept...did those officers get PHs?

40 posted on 05/19/2010 7:33:08 AM PDT by Redleg Duke (RAT Hunting Season started the evening of March 21st, 2010!)
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