No Purple Hearts for Fort Hood Victims

[Two Thumbs]

No Purple Hearts for Fort Hood Victims, Pentagon Says


Ok, this is pc bullshit gotten way out of hand.

That traitor was working for aq, he attacked and kill soldiers in the line of duty.

I don't know how much clearer it can be that these Vets and their families have the Purple Heart coming to them.

 

[hortysir]

"Workplace violence", my ass

 

[Two Thumbs]

"Workplace violence", my ass

That's actually what they are calling it.

An act of terror that killed dozens is reduced to a pushing fest in the wal-mart parking lot.

 

[TemplarKormac]

Workplace violence happens when you get attacked by random office furniture. Terrorism is when someone wants to kill you dead. People need to get this straight.

 

[hortysir]

From the link:


Despite extensive evidence that Hasan was in communication with al Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki prior to the attack, the military has denied the victims a Purple Heart and has treated the incident as "workplace violence" instead of "combat related" or terrorism.

 

[Two Thumbs]

From the link:


Despite extensive evidence that Hasan was in communication with al Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki prior to the attack, the military has denied the victims a Purple Heart and has treated the incident as "workplace violence" instead of "combat related" or terrorism.

That's where I stopped being able to see straight.

I was so pissed

 

[hortysir]

Here's the text of the Bill proposed by Carter (R)

Pentagon on Ft. Hood Purple Hearts - ABC News

 

[Two Thumbs]

Here's the text of the Bill proposed by Carter (R)

Pentagon on Ft. Hood Purple Hearts - ABC News

Funny how in the op link they never mention he's an (R).

I don't wonder why.

 

[hortysir]

Actually, it did....

The Department prepared the paper in response to legislation introduced by Rep. John Carter, (R.-Texas), the Congressman whose district includes Fort Hood. The Fort Hood Families Benefits Protection Act would award both military and civilian casualties of the Fort Hood attack combatant status.

 

[Two Thumbs]

Actually, it did....

The Department prepared the paper in response to legislation introduced by Rep. John Carter, (R.-Texas), the Congressman whose district includes Fort Hood. The Fort Hood Families Benefits Protection Act would award both military and civilian casualties of the Fort Hood attack combatant status.

oh cool

must have come later in the story, after I couldn't stand to read anymore.

 

[Trajan]

2 things, 1 under this definition they most certainly do qualify and there are NO dis-qualifiers in there as well.;


The Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after April 5, 1917, has been wounded or killed. Specific examples of services which warrant the Purple Heart include any action against an enemy of the United States; 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; 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; as a result of an act of any such enemy of opposing armed forces; or as the result of an act of any hostile foreign force. 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. 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.[6]

The Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria. A Purple Heart is awarded for the first wound suffered under conditions indicated above, but for each subsequent award an oak leaf cluster is worn in lieu of the medal. Not more than one award will be made for more than one wound or injury received at the same instant. A "wound" is defined as an injury to any part of the body from an outside force or agent sustained under one or more of the conditions listed above. A physical lesion is not required; however, the wound for which the award is made must have required treatment by a medical officer and records of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action must have been made a matter of official record. When contemplating an award of this decoration, the key issue that commanders must take into consideration is the degree to which the enemy caused the injury. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award. The Purple Heart is not awarded for non-combat injuries.[6]

Enemy-related injuries which justify the award of the Purple Heart include injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action; injury caused by enemy placed land mine, naval mine, or trap; injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological, or nuclear agent; injury caused by vehicle or aircraft accident resulting from enemy fire; concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions.

Purple Heart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia






and the kicker-

The most recent Purple Hearts presented to civilians occurred after the terrorist attacks at Khobar Towers, Saudi Arabia, in 1996—about 40 U.S. civil service employees received the award for their injuries.

they disqualified civilians in 1997....


anyway they certainly saw a reason and need to provide them to civvies ala Khobar Toers, BUT uniformed, or serving members killed by a terrorist do not qualify?

Its really quite simple- the obama admin just cannot make any moves at all that would provide any substance to having a terrorist attack occurring on US soil....

 

[JakeStarkey]

If the major was committing an act in relationship with aq, then yes, this was a terrorist, combatant act. The PH would be appropriate. The administration is wrong. Period.

 

[Big Black Dog]

More pure bullshit from the Owe Bama Administration and his gang of idiots.

 

[Aristotle]

How was this a terrorist act (in comparison to school shootings and mass shootings in places like chicago) and not some domestic issue

 

[JakeStarkey]

How was this a terrorist act (in comparison to school shootings and mass shootings in places like chicago) and not some domestic issue

Do not feed this troll.

 

[hjmick]

If the administration conveys the honor of Purple Hearts upon those shot and injured or murdered by the terrorist major, they can no longer claim that there have been no terrorist attacks on U.S. soil on Obama's watch. It's not about the truth, it's about legacy...

 

[hortysir]

How was this a terrorist act (in comparison to school shootings and mass shootings in places like chicago) and not some domestic issue

20 e-mails to Al-Awlaki...one where he says he can't wait to join him in the after-life is but one way the FBI tied him to terrorists.

 

[tjvh]

How was this a terrorist act (in comparison to school shootings and mass shootings in places like chicago) and not some domestic issue

Hasan yelling Allahu Akbar had nothing to do with terrorism? You're a kook.

 

[Aristotle]

How was this a terrorist act (in comparison to school shootings and mass shootings in places like chicago) and not some domestic issue

Hasan yelling Allahu Akbar had nothing to do with terrorism? You're a kook.

He yelled "Allahu Akbar" and how does THAT saying equate to it being a terrorist act? People in California die all the time by Gang Members telling someone "What set [neighborhood] are you from?"

I task you with the objective to demonstrate that please

 

[Aristotle]

How was this a terrorist act (in comparison to school shootings and mass shootings in places like chicago) and not some domestic issue

20 e-mails to Al-Awlaki...one where he says he can't wait to join him in the after-life is but one way the FBI tied him to terrorists.

Ok that makes sense. But since this guy was military personnel, wouldn't his action be considered treasonous?