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Whitehead said that veterans have since been contacting him from across the country claiming they too were victims of wrongful detention in psychiatric institutes like Raub. Apparently, there are civil commitment laws in other states as well, he said.
Further, in a surprising twist, Whitehead revealed a startling allegation that his client made regarding an incident that occurred before his release. Raub complained to his attorney that one of the psychiatrists that he was seeing threatened to “brainwash” him and force him to take medication.
“No warrant for his arrest and no search warrant,” Whitehead replied. “They haven’t [charged him with a crime] and they’re not going to.”
Originally posted by DaTroof
There's a difference between a soldier who becomes anti-war, and an armed psycho with PTSD calling for an armed revolution.
Just goes to show, be careful what you say online.
Originally posted by DaTroof
There's a difference between a soldier who becomes anti-war, and an armed psycho with PTSD calling for an armed revolution.
Just goes to show, be careful what you say online.
They view all dissenting vets as a threat to the way things are portrayed for the status quo. Thats the problem.
Originally posted by RealSpoke
It's really not hard to put 2 and 2 together. Anyone can be forced into a mental institution if they are perceived as a threat to others or themselves. The suicide and PTSD rates are extremely high for our troops. There are tons of people that were never diagnosed who have mental problems.
edit on 27-8-2012 by RealSpoke because: (no reason given)