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Monday, April 9, 2007 12:00 AM

Injured troops shipped back into battle

Salon has uncovered further evidence that the military sent soldiers with acute post-traumatic stress disorder, severe back injuries and other serious war wounds back to Iraq.
By Mark Benjamin

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  • Monday, April 9, 2007 09:21 AM

    I expect that if a wounded soldier resists another tour, then his manhood might be questioned.

    However, the American military must be careful in questioning manhood.

    They can't say, "What are you? Queer?"

    For regardless of the soldier's sexuality, such a query points a finger to the exit.

    One paints oneself into such corners when one loves war and hates homosexual citizens.

    —Holly Capote Read Holly Capote's other letters

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