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The difference between labeling the incident "workplace violence" and "terrorism" is not only the rightful recognition 13 of our troops deserve for being killed in service to their country on Nov. 5, 2009, but also ongoing benefits that would help survivors pay for the physical therapy, and other medical and psychological treatments that might be necessary to a full recovery.
Another reason to vote against the current administration.
The difference between labeling the incident "workplace violence" and "terrorism" is not only the rightful recognition 13 of our troops deserve for being killed in service to their country on Nov. 5, 2009, but also ongoing benefits that would help survivors pay for the physical therapy, and other medical and psychological treatments that might be necessary to a full recovery.
Another reason to vote against the current administration.
I didn't realize Obama made the decision to deny them benefits
His people labeled this workplace violence. And people are not receiving the care the should be receiving because of how the crime was labeled.
Do you agree with how this is being handled?
I can't comment on how it's being handled as I don't have enough info. The only source I have is a discredited blog you supplied. I'll refrain till I learn more.
Obama can't bring hinself to say "war on terror". Too bad for those people and by the way too bad for all of us. How can you win a war when you don't even recognize it is a war. Romney will make sure these people get what they are deserving off in benefits, etc.
I can't comment on how it's being handled as I don't have enough info. The only source I have is a discredited blog you supplied. I'll refrain till I learn more.
Nearly three years after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, many of those affected are urging the government to declare it a terrorist attack, saying wounded soldiers and victims' relatives otherwise won't receive the same benefits as those in a combat zone.
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The soldiers injured or killed have not received certain benefits and are not eligible for the Purple Heart, because the defense secretary has not declared it a terrorist attack, said John Stone, a spokesman for U.S. Rep. John Carter. The Texas Republican has sponsored a bill that would make those provisions available for the Fort Hood victims.
... Staff Sgt. Shawn Manning, who was shot six times that day, said his injuries prevented him from continuing to serve. But he won't receive the same benefits as those severely wounded on the battlefield because an Army medical evaluation board didn't deem his injuries to be combat-related, he said.
Manning also said he is upset that the Defense Department has referred to the shooting as workplace violence.
Care to comment now... ?
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