U.S. Army Veteran Deported to Mexico After 2 Tours in Afghanistan

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

4 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

Didn't think the MDL had a sense of humor. 

They seem to find non existent Russian allegations, two scoops of ice cream, fish food, and trucks blocking gold games hilarious. 

 

what I find funny is all the trash talking about how bad Trump was gonna lose, and all the resulting insane butt hurt that resulted in him winning 

 

PS the economy is gonna trash if Trump elected.

 

 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

6 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

No where I the story about this particular vet was it mentioned that he was a drug user.  

He was kicked out of the army for drug-related charges.  Non specific, but apparently his discharge was General - other than honorable.

[smilesammich 10,727]

14 hours ago, IDWAF said:

He was kicked out of the army for drug-related charges.  Non specific, but apparently his discharge was General - other than honorable.

he was? where's that detailed in the op?

[Dashinka 24,513]

16 minutes ago, smilesammich said:

he was? where's that detailed in the op?

It wasn’t in the OP, but it helps to look for more of the story.  Search engines are your friend.

[Umka36 781]

Perez served in the U.S. Army from 2001 to 2004 and left with a general discharge after he was caught smoking marijuana on base. After he returned from Afghanistan in 2004, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. He also may have had a traumatic brain injury.

 

http://www.ibtimes.com/miguel-perez-jr-facts-convicted-army-veteran-deported-mexico-2666134

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-green-card-veteran-miguel-perez-mexico-20180326-story.html

 

https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/25/us/us-veteran-deported-to-mexico/index.html

 

Most of the folks I know who got kicked out under general discharge was due to not making weight or passing the fitness test. However, I've met a an E7 who was demoted to E5 after he was caught using cocaine but was not kick out. On a personal note, I was one of those folks who didn't think about naturalization until after leaving service. I blame it due to being young and dumb, since I had to fork over money when it could have been free.

[Umka36 781]

Update.

 

Deported Army veteran wins fight for US citizenship

https://www.yahoo.com/news/deported-army-veteran-wins-fight-us-citizenship-011203820.html

[smilesammich 10,727]

there ya go. he wasn't kicked out for drug related charges, he got caught smoking weed. big difference. in many states, many veterans legally use marijuana to ease their ptsd symptoms - not that those calling for his deportation think he actually has ptsd or a tbi.

1 minute ago, Umka36 said:

Update.

 

Deported Army veteran wins fight for US citizenship

https://www.yahoo.com/news/deported-army-veteran-wins-fight-us-citizenship-011203820.html

not the same guy as op.

[smilesammich 10,727]

7 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

It wasn’t in the OP, but it helps to look for more of the story. 

agreed. that it does.

[Merle 458]

Just now, smilesammich said:

there ya go. he wasn't kicked out for drug related charges, he got caught smoking weed. big difference. in many states, many veterans legally use marijuana to ease their ptsd symptoms - not that those calling for his deportation think he actually has ptsd or a tbi.

You are not allowed to use any type of drugs deemed illegal by the federal government while serving in the US armed forces. They even let you know that up front before signing up. 

[smilesammich 10,727]

Just now, Merle said:

You are not allowed to use any type of drugs deemed illegal by the federal government while serving in the US armed forces. They even let you know that up front before signing up. 

guess that's why he was discharged, huh. 

[Umka36 781]

2 minutes ago, smilesammich said:

there ya go. he wasn't kicked out for drug related charges, he got caught smoking weed. big difference. in many states, many veterans legally use marijuana to ease their ptsd symptoms - not that those calling for his deportation think he actually has ptsd or a tbi.

not the same guy as op.

You're right sorry about that, was hoping for a positive outcome.

[smilesammich 10,727]

Just now, Umka36 said:

You're right sorry about that, was hoping for a positive outcome.

i know right, i was bummed. but at least the right thing is being done by barajas.

[Dashinka 24,513]

9 minutes ago, Umka36 said:

Update.

 

Deported Army veteran wins fight for US citizenship

https://www.yahoo.com/news/deported-army-veteran-wins-fight-us-citizenship-011203820.html

Interesting, I didn’t think a pardon cleaned one’s criminal record with respect to immigration benefits.

[Merle 458]

11 minutes ago, smilesammich said:

guess that's why he was discharged, huh. 

Well i just wanted to make sure you knew that it is not allowed since you were trying to rationilize that it's no biggie to smoke pot while in the military. Veterans who have been discharged from the military can smoke all they want. Just an fyi. But what it really comes down to is you are all for open borders for everyone regardless of any type of pesky illegal activity or felony records. Might as well scream it loud and proud.

 

[smilesammich 10,727]

5 minutes ago, Merle said:

Well i just wanted to make sure you knew that it is not allowed since you were trying to rationilize that it's no biggie to smoke pot while in the military. Veterans who have been discharged from the military can smoke all they want. Just an fyi. But what it really comes down to is you are all for open borders for everyone regardless of any type of pesky illegal activity or felony records. Might as well scream it loud and proud.

 

the assumption that i was trying to rationalize that it's no biggie to smoke pot in the military is on you. that isn't what i was implying or said.

eta: i don't need you to speak for me & please don't try. you fail miserably.

Edited March 30, 2018 by smilesammich