Chris Kyle's death seems to confirm that "he who lives by the sword dies by the sword." Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn't make sense
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Ron Paul (@RonPaul) February 04, 2013Not only is Ron Paul disgusting and shameful, he’s uninformed and wrong about post-traumatic stress disorder, too.
So are all of these other amateur psychiatrists who think they know something about PTSD:
How Gullible R U
Loud noises & Guns R the best treatment 4 PTSD
Make sense
In bizarro world—
Noreen (@NoreenR1) February 04, 2013
Two questions. Was Chris Kyle qualified to treat someone with PTSD? Isn't Kyle's treatment like bringing an alcoholic to a bar?—
Eric the Fish (@yafonda) February 04, 2013
I agree with Ron Paul..someone suffering from mental illness of some sort (even PTSD) doesn't belong on a gun… fb.me/XlI9cHCe—
(@LisaMaret) February 04, 2013
@RonPaul is right. Highly unusual to bring PTSD patients to a gun range.—
Dan Gordon (@_RepDanGordon) February 04, 2013
“@RonPaul: Chris Kyle's death…Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn't make sense” my thoughts exactly!!!—
Molly McMom (@molly_mcmom) February 04, 2013
True, weapons & live rounds + mental illness seems like risky therapy. MT"@RonPaul: Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn't make sense"—
jeff deeney (@jeff_deeney) February 04, 2013
Former U.S. Army Ranger Sean Parnell addressed this point during an appearance on Fox and Friends this morning:
A lot of people are asking why are you taking somebody that’s struggling out to go shooting. Well shooting for guys like us in the military is a very, very familiar skill set. It’s like taking a basketball player out to shoot hoops, you know. And so, shooting with military veterans that are trying to re-adjust can be very healing, and Chris [Kyle] really used that well to his advantage to help people.
Many Twitter users, including a number of veterans, also set the record straight:
@RonPaul As a veteran with PTSD I can tell you that going to the range and shooting is one of the most therapeutic things you can do.—
Eric J Redmon #TGDN (@eredmon19) February 04, 2013
@RonPaul Mr.Paul as a veteran I have found activities like hunting and shooting sports to be therapeutic your comment insults veterans#PTSD—
Kevin T Hoffman (@GunUp0331) February 04, 2013
@RonPaul your opinion on chris kyles death only shows how disgusting of a person you are If you knew anything about ptsd youd understand—
Ryan Fallows (@lucifer508) February 04, 2013
Isn't shooting 1 of the better aides for PTSD? MT@MelissaTweets MT @iowahawkblog: Grandpa's talking to furniture again bit.ly/12nsK8J—
Elizabeth Aymond (@aymond) February 04, 2013
Unless Ron Paul's been around soldiers with PTSD I don't think he should be saying a damn word about what Chris Kyle was doing—
just another mo (@JustAnotherMo) February 04, 2013
@Lion_of_Gray Yes. As for the 2nd part of his tweet: treating PTSD at a shooting range falls under 'exposure therapy' – is.gd/pt9pqo—
Adam Baldwin (@adamsbaldwin) February 04, 2013
Dear DOCTOR @ronpaul: more on Exposure Therapy for PTSD, via the Dept of Veteran Affairs ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/p…—
Greg Pollowitz (@GPollowitz) February 04, 2013
@RonPaul This is a ridiculous statement. Firing range practice can certainly be therapeutic.—
Dave Nalle (@texliberty) February 04, 2013
@RonPaul You have lost all credibility with me. Taking a PTSD vet to the range is known to be good for them. Until you have served, zip it—
Jacob S. (@JacobS5672) February 04, 2013
@j3VOL Ron Paul was insensitive at best, ignorant at worst. Hunters take vets w/PTSD out hunting all the time as a form of therapy. SMFH—
James (@MacMathghamhna) February 04, 2013
Ron Paul's comments abt Chris Kyle were not only insensitive & short-sided but incorrect. Exposure therapy is used frequently for PTSD.—
Catherine (@FitGrl) February 04, 2013
@RonPaul U obviously Don't understand PTSD, & UR comments hurt our Heros. Outdoor Recreational Therapy helps a lot of our Veterans. #tcot—
Joe the Plumber (@RealJTP) February 04, 2013
@RonPaul actually it does makes perfect sense, exposure therapy is highly effective in treating PTSD ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/p…—
Amanda (@aweston21) February 04, 2013
Somebody tell @ronpaul treating PTSD through immersion/exposure therapy is medically proven and can give our heroes back their peace of mind—
Buck Sexton (@BuckSexton) February 04, 2013
Its a viable form therapy for combat related PTSD & you Sir are an ass! PRT @RonPaul Chris Kyle-he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.—
Fred Aubin (@FM_Aubin) February 04, 2013
@dustynuts17 Kyle Worked With Vets ptsd Shooting was used As Therapy/ Not The First Time4 Ron Paul To Open His Mouth&Disrespect R Military—
(@lovusa4) February 04, 2013
Part of overcomming PTSD is trigger exposures. VERY common for treatment options.—
Patrick (@Mnpoker) February 04, 2013
@RonPaul It doesn't make sense to you because you're a lifelong politician and have no idea what's best for Vets with PTSD. #STFU—
Robb Bill (@Rbill) February 04, 2013
Bingo.