6.) “You’re not one of those crazy vets who’ll snap at any moment, right?”
Here’s a piece of news for you: If you compare the veteran population average to the civilian average in terms of homicides and other violent crimes, veterans are actually less likely to commit such acts.
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In fact, veterans with combat experience who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress are, once again, far less likely to commit violent crime than the average civilian. So, no, I’m not going to snap — are you?
Also, if you really want to get specific, a large percentage of the prolific killers who were in the service were kicked out before even serving a single enlistment. So…
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9 Most Irritating Things Vets Hear When They Head Off to College
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Many civilians who went straight to college have their first interactions with a veteran there, but not all civilians approach veterans with the best greetings.
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Eric Milzarski
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G.I. Jobs
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