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Originally Posted by nightfighter
Report: SEAL who shot bin Laden faces uncertain future
Something is just plain wrong in our society.... Easy to single this soldier out and get sick at his future's plight. He deserves better. Much better! As do all our veterans. (The suicide rate is a scream for help that is continuing to fall on deaf ears here at home....) But no, our elected officials would rather be all PC and be placating other calls for their attentions, such as all the illegals, before taking care of those who have FOUGHT for our country.... Makes me want to puke.
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When i first read this my reaction was the same as yours, but then I read the comments below the article and many people, who were obviouisly military, made some very good points. This guy chose to leave after 16 years and he MUST have known he would not have retirement benefits or medical. 4 more years and he would be set for life. Its not like he should be suprised. It sounds to me like this guy dindt plan and perhaps was looking to cash in on his expereince and could not do that in the military. I agree our soliders do not get paid and rewarded for their service but this guy is a 16 yr vet and should know better before leaving.