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stevenleser

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4. I have mixed feelings on asking the victims for recommendations. THey should have been testifying

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Thu Jan 24, 2013, 01:04 AM

Jan 2013

though. Their experiences should have been related by them and read into the record. That would have been important.

I can tell you though that you arent ready to make recommendations about the military or basic training after you graduate. You are talking about mostly 18 year old kids that dont know much about the military yet.

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Buck McKeon whines that it's "uncomfortable" to talk about rape in the military. [View all] sheshe2 Jan 2013 OP

And there goes Frum's objection. PDJane Jan 2013 #1

Rape and sexual abuse in the military is finally getting attention pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #2

Thank Goodness you were redistricted.... sheshe2 Jan 2013 #3

No big deal--I had a good relationship with his vet rep pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #5

For you, pinboy, and for Patty Murray! sheshe2 Jan 2013 #7

I have mixed feelings on asking the victims for recommendations. THey should have been testifying stevenleser Jan 2013 #4

Recommendations, maybe not. sheshe2 Jan 2013 #6

As an active duty military member, I think if he should feel anything, it should be shame. Separation Jan 2013 #8

Thank you,Separation. For your post and for your service to this counntry. sheshe2 Jan 2013 #9

Always! Separation Jan 2013 #10