Congratulations, Veterans: A New Jail, Just For You

[Croatoan]

http://www.businessinsider.com/there...wn-wing-2012-4
So Many Military Veterans Are Going To Jail This Georgia Town Built A Vets Only Wing
Robert Johnson | Apr. 26, 2012, 7:48 AM



Muscogee County Sheriff's Office
The military seals and the core values are on the wall along with the US flag at the new veterans jail in Muscogee County Georgia


There are over one million veterans sitting in jails and prisons throughout America, but in towns close to military bases home to combat units, the ratio of discharged soldiers having a brush with the law is even greater.

Troops get home from combat and wartime duty eager to get out of the military and start a new life, but once they're discharged many have a hard time finding a place in the community they left behind.

The problem is so extreme that many judicial systems have set up separate trial proceedings for veterans. Philadelphia launched their separate Veterans Court nearly two years ago, and now a first-of-its kind veterans only jail dorm is open in Georgia.

Sara Pauff at the Ledger-Enquirer reports the Muscogee County Jail opened the new dormitory with the goal of providing vets treatment and services they need to transition back to civilian life: PTSD treatment, a veterans only court, mental health counseling, and even housing assistance.

County Sheriff John Darr told Pauff the dorm can hold 16 inmates, is the only one of its kind in a county jail, and is funded solely by community resources.

From the Ledger-Enquirer:

The Veterans Court offers legal help to incarcerated veterans diagnosed with a mental illness. Superior Court Chief Judge John Allen said they've found that some of the inmates they see don't identify as veterans and that sometimes, their problems can be traced back to their military service.

"There ought to be a place in our city that provides a facility where veterans can stay for a period of time while being treated, physically and mentally," Ret. Col. Roy Plummer said. Veterans typically stay in the house for three to six months, until they can manage their own affairs.

Muscogee County is home to the city of Columbus, where "The Home of the Infantry" — Fort Benning — lives and breathes.

Benning serves more than 120,000 military members and their dependents and hosts more than 15 Army infantry units as well as many specialized schools like the Army Sniper School, Jump School, and the Armor School.

Wilbert Cox, who is now in jail on theft and trespassing charges, was in the Army for 10 years and told the Ledger "This is the first time I've been in jail ... [and now] we're not just thrown into the wolves' den. There is something available to us for our service to our country."
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From the local paper - http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2012/...unty-jail.html
New dorm at Muscogee County Jail offers help to incarcerated veterans
By SARA PAUFF — spauff@ledger-enquirer.com
Posted: 11:06pm on Apr 23, 2012; Modified: 3:34pm on Apr 24, 2012

[BugoutBear]

Get them into jail and keep them there with special "courts" and "tribunals" before they can rise up against the government.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009...ing-extremism/
Homeland Security Warns of Rise in Right-Wing Extremism

The Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement agencies that recent news is helping "right-wing extremist groups" recruit new members and could lead to violence, and warns about the possible recruitment and radicalization of returning veterans.

[Practical]

There really should be mandatory jail time for all discharged vets so the government has time to recondition them before they are let loose on an unprepared society.

I mean, if these guys really wanted to change the country, what could be done to stop them? They have the training, the diligence, and the motivation...not to mention sheer numbers to do damn near anything they want and there is not much that could be done to stop them.

Got to nip it in the bud early I say. Either 'supervised reconditioning' time, or maybe some mandatory pharm program to keep em mellow while they readjust to normal society.

When I left active duty, I really was a threat to people. I didn't slouch, always showed up for work, said 'yes sir' and 'yes ma'am', shoes always polished, that sort of thing. Who knows what I could have done...

[Earthsick]

Practical,

Good thing you didn't admit to carrying a pocket constitution...


Talk about dangerous!


(Edit to stay on topic: there are so many disturbed vets they had to make accomodations for 16 whole beds? Gasp! No wonder DHS is worried)

[Miradus]

One of the groups Hitler had to get rid of first was the WW1 veterans who weren't willing to follow him.

[BugoutBear]

All it would take is a Psychiatrist or Psychologist to diagnose the Veteran (any Veteran) with PTSD and bingo-bango they're not allowed to own a weapon and can be involuntarily admitted for diagnosis and treatment.

It really hacks my cheese when Alex Jones is right.

[MtnGal]

Can you imagine what Obama or Pelosi would be like if they had to fight in a war, tour after tour, for no good reason other than greed!

There ought to be a wing in jail just for the DC criminals, far far under ground.