In light of all the speculation about the Fort Hood shooter’s motivations, Fox News’ Dana Perino has issued a heartfelt plea:
With all my being I'm begging you don't let people further isolate vets with PTS because they're not homicidal. Hire, include, support them.
— Dana Perino (@DanaPerino) April 4, 2014
Veterans and their supporters are grateful for her commitment to spreading awareness:
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@DanaPerino – thank you Dana.
— Kicking Ass and Taken Names (@TN_SillyMan) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino Thank you. I'm a Veteran. Attached is my Nephew (right) US Marine with 2 of his combat veteran Marines. pic.twitter.com/kL1v8vl2ur
— Brad Cooney (@bradcooney1) April 4, 2014
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@DanaPerino Thank you. Hess Corp gave me & many others a chance & we’re still there today. We’re not bad people, we just need a chance!
— Scott???? (@CombatBevo) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino Thank you Ms. Perino. I appreciate you. #winner #vets #tcot
— Mike Gacek (@GaceMike) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino as a vet with PTSD myself, thank you.
— Nighthammer (@xNighthammerx) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino // Thank you for caring!
— dw (@DMW1135) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino good one. I get looks from people when they find out I have to take meds to sleep PTSD. Sad day pic.twitter.com/r7nSkuhrzq
— 1SG (R) Kevin McDonnell (@armyxtreme2011) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino @KenWahl1 Thank you Ms. Perino and Mr Wahl b/c one day we will be Veterans. pic.twitter.com/s01klzl34V
— Jeffrey Clark (@WarriorRN61) April 4, 2014
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@BartNKCMO @DanaPerino Thank you and Ms. Perino as well for her efforts and if I am in NYC I would like to shake your hand ma'am.
— Jeffrey Clark (@WarriorRN61) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino AMEN! I'm one of said PTSD Vets. I'm a 100% dedicated, reliable, passionate leader (an asset…not a liability).
— JJ LEETE (@JJLeete) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino Dana, this Marine Mom thanks you for using your voice to defend our sons and daughters.
— Pamela Night (@PamUSVI) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino I worked in a Warrior Transition Battalion, and these heroes need our support! Can't remind people of this enough.
— Stacie Shain (@StacieShain) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino thank you for making that point!
— billmarkut (@billmarkut) April 4, 2014
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Indeed. Events like this further stigmatize ppl w/ PTSD and counters military efforts to reach them. @kentatwater3 @DanaPerino @JonahNRO
— Scattergun Bob (@KineticXfer) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino Thank you, the world needs more people who think the way you do.
— Tanya C (@tanyakcortez) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino @JohnJHarwood thank you so badly needs to be said and done
— marcia (@fashionmaven72) April 4, 2014
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@DanaPerino So well said. They deserve so much more than they get.
— RSD (@civilcynic) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino Thank you for posting that, Dana.
— Sara McKeefer (@lakegirl90) April 4, 2014
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@DanaPerino @milhealth so important to remember!
— Lesli Gray (@lesliagray) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino you tell them Dana!! They need to keep hearing that!
— Joy White (@joy33) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino @WarriorRN61 very well said
— BartNKCMO (@BartNKCMO) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino Awesome. Thanks, Dana!
— Mike Shippey ?? (@mikeshippey) April 4, 2014
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@DanaPerino and all those unemployed – vet or not vet – qualified for the positions!
— HKPhooey (@bulldog338) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino @KenWahl1 Exactly, Dana. Our veterans NEED our support more than ever. Their families as well
— Mrs. Cruise (@MrsCruise1) April 4, 2014
Well said, Dana! So true! @DanaPerino @racingfan70
— COLLEEN P (@rx_lovee) April 4, 2014
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Oh @DanaPerino thank you! They are not monsters…they are heroes. They deserve our respect and our help…not shame!
— Erin Whitehead (@erinwhitehead) April 4, 2014
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@DanaPerino Absolutely agree. Thank you.
— Kel in Cali (@KinCali1) April 4, 2014
@DanaPerino you have a beautiful soul Mrs. Perino
— TruthJustTruth (@Conservvalues) April 4, 2014
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