I figured this would be a good post to this forum as it is an issue that is growing here in America and it needs to be addressed before it gets out of control. In my opinion veterans are being systematically targeted by the government for nothing more than political dissent. We saw the NDAA being tested with Brandon Raub. His story showed us all just how sly the government thinks they are by trying to use mental health as a reason for detainment. It is now considered that people like us who are angry with the way things are, are being made to look as if we are the enemy.
America, we are not the enemy and most of us never will be unless you side with tyrrany and oppresion. Brandon Raub is not the only veteran that this has happened to either. The government is also using mental health as an excuse to take away veterans second amendment rights. My belief is that the government is trying to first disarm the people they know will stand against them before laying their final attack on the others. They will continue to move forward in their witch hunt against veterans using main stream media to brainwash the masses into believing we are 'domestic terrorists'. Notice how many of the recent shootings in the media have focused on wether the shooter was military or not. Even if the shooter had a minimal military career long ago the media is quickley jumping to the conclusion that it must be the reason for the act they committed.
It is all just sickening to me to see what is happening to my country. Everyday I see more freedoms taken away and abused than ever before. Earlier today I watched a youtube video of a police officer pistol whipping a 19 year old boy for no reason. The local police forces all over the country are becoming militarized right before our eyes. And it does not matter who is in the whitehouse or not. They are all crooks who have the same goals; Power and Money. So if you are a veteran and you are reading this. You need to be proactive in your communities in a manner that will show people first hand just how valuable we can be to society.
Write your represenatives and write often. It may not get anywhere but at the end at least you will be able to say you tried. Talk to people in your communities about what is going on. Try to find other veterans in your area to connect with when times get tough. And most of all when you here some ignorant fool badmouthing veterans because of something he heard on tv or read on cnn; set the bastard straight. remind him who the true patriots of this nation are. We are the ones who will be willing to stand and fight when they won't do it for themselves.
One more thing. Please do not do anything to further tarnish the reputation of we veterans. violence will solve nothing and will only get you shwacked in a heartbeat. Protect yourselfs, protect your families, friends, and communities, the rest will fall into place. To anyone who read this feel free to chime in and thank you for reading.
Semper Fi.