Saturday, January 11, 2025

The “Dangerous” Veteran: An Inaccurate Media Narrative Takes Hold

Article Title: The “Dangerous” Veteran: An Inaccurate Media Narrative Takes Hold

Article Excerpt: "...Without saying as much, this is an example where some in a community are simply not comfortable with what they view as damaged and potentially unstable Veterans being near a school. Of course, this attitude doesn’t take place in a vacuum, and it wasn’t formed recently. There is a reason people have such views of those who once protected them.

If you’ve read the news lately, you may have seen one of several stories describing recent Veterans as “ticking time bombs” or as “dangerous” on account of post-traumatic stress. ..."

Reference Source: Veterans Affairs