Not 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 ULoud noises &Guns R the best treatment 4 PTSDMake senseIn bizarro world
— Noreen (@NoreenR1) February 4, 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 4, 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 (@LisaMaret) February 4, 2013
@ronpaul is right. Highly unusual to bring PTSD patients to a gun range.
— Dan Gordon (@_RepDanGordon) February 4, 2013
“@ronpaul: Chris Kyle’s death…Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn’t make sense” my thoughts exactly!!!
— Molly McMom (@molly_mcmom) February 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2013
@ronpaul This is a ridiculous statement.Firing range practice can certainly be therapeutic.
— Dave Nalle (@texliberty) February 4, 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 4, 2013
https://twitter.com/MacMathghamhna/status/298514185145425920
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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 (@lovusa4) February 4, 2013
Part of overcomming PTSD is trigger exposures. VERY common for treatment options.
— Patrick(@Mnpoker) February 4, 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 4, 2013
Bingo.
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/02/04/yes-ron-paul-some-veterans-with-ptsd-go-to-the-gun-range-for-therapy/
