What’s worse? Fearing you are going to be attacked by the
Taliban or your own fellow serviceman?
That’s the sickening reality females
serving in our US military are facing every day. Yesterday, NBC’s Natalie Morales on Rock Center with Brian Williams
interviewed women who had been sexually assaulted by fellow members of the
armed forces. The four servicewomen interviewed reported they feel betrayed and
personally retaliated against because of reporting their assaults and rapes. The interview brings to light a long-standing
problem in our US armed forces.
Last year, 3,192 service members across all branches of the military reported sexual assaults. Based on anonymous surveys conducted in 2010, the Department of Defense says a more accurate number of incidents involving sexual assault is actually closer to 19,000.
Last year, 3,192 service members across all branches of the military reported sexual assaults. Based on anonymous surveys conducted in 2010, the Department of Defense says a more accurate number of incidents involving sexual assault is actually closer to 19,000.
After
watching the broadcast, I applaud these women for having the courage to stand
up to military brass and talk about this epidemic of sexual assault within the
ranks of our armed forces. See broadcast here.
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