Another violent veteran

[kraft-t]

Yes, vets are more apt to be vfolent. That is a tragic result of being exposed to a high risk enviroment in a war zone. It isn't just the killed and injured that are aproduct of these wars. It is the psychological damage that has been done to so many.

[schnurrbart]

When did the govt single them out?  Are you talking nonsense?  Oh, yeah.  You mean the homland security chief.  Well, a dangerous segment of society are the combat vets.  If they become terribly angered by something, they  could revert back to the battleground and be a big danger to many people.  Sounds like a prudent move to me.

[r3020]

No different than a police officer. Or for that matter, no different than any other depressed American.

[schnurrbart]

I think there is a big difference. Very few police and even less average citizens have combat training or have been shot at like a combat vet. Soldiers are the ultimate patriots--even more so than you uber patriots--but many have problems as evidenced by the many seeking treatment for depression and other mental problems.