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mfcorey1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-06-10 04:38 PM
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The soldiers have come home but the war is still in their heads.,,,,,AJC
Army: Ex-soldier takes 3 hospital workers hostage

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A former Army soldier seeking help for mental problems at a Georgia military hospital took three workers hostage at gunpoint Monday before authorities persuaded the gunman to surrender peacefully.

http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/army-ex-soldier-takes-607725.html
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gratuitous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-06-10 05:04 PM
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1. I'm glad this one ended without anyone having to die
We'll see how the next one ends. And there will be a next one.
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ixion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-06-10 05:13 PM
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2. Well, no duh. Imagine that.
Remember all the 'vet' issues after Vietnam? Apparently not many do.
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Count Olaf Donating Member (256 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-06-10 05:21 PM
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3. We need to demand our Veterans get the help they need
we need to demand the homeless get the help they need


The Oct 2 protest is a good place to start
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lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-06-10 05:24 PM
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4. I can relate.



I was separated from active duty in 1969 after four years.
Some memories seem like yesterday.


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