Shoshana Johnson.......

sarettah · 11-10-2003

http://www.intellectualconservative.com/ar...rticle2798.html

On Shoshana Johnson, Jessica Lynch and Disability
by Brian S. Wise
28 October 2003

Shoshana Johnson and Jessica Lynch were wounded in the exact same battle; why is one getting more in disability than the other?

“Shot through both legs and held prisoner in Iraq for 22 days, [Army Specialist] Shoshana Johnson returned home in the spring to a difficult convalescence that lacked the media fury and official hype that attended her friend and comrade in arms, Jessica Lynch,” reported the Washington Post last Friday. A regrettable circumstance of a regrettable incident, the 507th Maintenance Company’s wandering off course in Nasiriyah and being ambushed last March twenty-third. “Depressed, scared, haunted by the trauma of her captivity and at times unable to sleep, Johnson walks with a limp and has difficulty standing for long, according to her parents.” Also most regrettable.

“And now that Johnson is on the verge of her discharge from the Army, insult is being added to her injury, [the Johnsons] say. While Lynch was discharged as a private first class in August with an 80 percent disability benefit, Johnson, set to leave in the coming days, learned last week that she will receive a 30 percent disability benefit for the Army for her injuries.” The difference is palpable, but not merely financial. It’s true Lynch’s monthly disability will exceed Johnson’s by as much as $700, but put the money aside for a moment and think about what it means, ideologically, when a soldier who was practically sitting next to an eventual media darling at the time of the ambush cannot merit the same consideration as the current day celebrity.

We cannot say whether Shoshana Johnson wanted or expected the media fury that enveloped Lynch, or even a book deal. (One suspects not; Johnson has had the good sense to avoid the national media thus far, though it would be nice to hear the story of the entire 507th as opposed to one capture and rescue.) We also cannot say whether Johnson was afforded similar community pleasantries compared to Lynch, but those were hometown movements impossible to intellectually transfer from city to city. We can say both Johnson and Lynch came about their injuries in the same attack and battle, so there is some wisdom in wondering why one person will receive $125 per week for suffering serious injuries and why the other will receive $375 per week for suffering serious injuries.

Sword · 11-10-2003

Terrible article that addresses none of the facts. Makes no mention of the fact that Shoshana Johnson's benefit is PERMANENT while Jessica Lynch's is temporary.

Can you understand how $375/month for life can add up to more than $800/month for 5 years? In any type of calculated benefit, the amount per installment is going to be less if the duration of the benefit is longer.

The end result will be what is come to be expected though. A "minority" getting more than they are entitled to because of race baiting. Such is the real racism in America today.

Carrie · 11-11-2003

Perhaps it is the severity of the injuries? Shoshana was shot in both legs, Jessica had both legs broken. IIRC Jessica also had other breaks and/or fractures and was also shot. (And raped or not raped, depending on who you hear it from.)

I wonder what "rules" they use to make the disability determinations. I honestly don't think the media has anything to do with it; the only reasoning I can think of is that Jessica's injuries were more severe in some way than Shoshana's?

Ahh, never mind - I see under my post box here that Sword has injected some more facts. Now it makes more sense.

Heya Sword!!

PornoDoggy · 11-11-2003

Black morons are going to automatically assume that there is obvious racism involved her - that the cute white poster child is getting treated better than the minority.

White morons are going to automatically assume that there couldn't possibly be any racism at play in the United States today, and it's just sour grapes whining by someone trying to use their race to scrounge some more money out of the gubermint.

Can we just shoot them all?

Squirt · 11-11-2003

Seems the only focus of the article is really money and how one gets more than the other, with highlights of racism and a dash of celebrity special treatment. Unfortunate that there was no meat to the article. No facts to back up any of the innuendo.. which leads me to believe the article has ulterior motives, for the author does nothing to prove his claims.

Ironic.. a reporter whose job it is to be impartial and verify the validity of a story.. doing no such thing.. this is a first!!

Remember that guy who worked for The Washington Post ( I think ) ?

The guy who made up all the articles.... never researched anything?? This article reminds me of that kind of work. Articles like this are science fiction in my book.

Sword · 11-11-2003

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Originally posted by Carrie@Nov 11 2003, 12:12 AM
Ahh, never mind - I see under my post box here that Sword has injected some more facts. Now it makes more sense.

Heya Sword!!

Heya Carrie!

How goes it?

Careful referring to my posts as facts tho. I generally make this shit up as I go. :P :P

Last edited by Sword at Nov 11 2003, 10:46 AM

Torone · 11-11-2003

"Remember that guy who worked for The Washington Post ( I think ) ? "

Jason Blair-New York Times...

Torone · 11-11-2003

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Originally posted by PornoDoggy@Nov 10 2003, 11:16 PM
Black morons are going to automatically assume that there is obvious racism involved her - that the cute white poster child is getting treated better than the minority.

White morons are going to automatically assume that there couldn't possibly be any racism at play in the United States today, and it's just sour grapes whining by someone trying to use their race to scrounge some more money out of the gubermint.

Can we just shoot them all?

Y'know, someday I gotta do a piece on the new racism...

11-10-2003	#1
sarettah Stay Out Of The Box Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lost in the ozone Posts: 10,318	http://www.intellectualconservative.com/ar...rticle2798.html On Shoshana Johnson, Jessica Lynch and Disability by Brian S. Wise 28 October 2003 Shoshana Johnson and Jessica Lynch were wounded in the exact same battle; why is one getting more in disability than the other? “Shot through both legs and held prisoner in Iraq for 22 days, [Army Specialist] Shoshana Johnson returned home in the spring to a difficult convalescence that lacked the media fury and official hype that attended her friend and comrade in arms, Jessica Lynch,” reported the Washington Post last Friday. A regrettable circumstance of a regrettable incident, the 507th Maintenance Company’s wandering off course in Nasiriyah and being ambushed last March twenty-third. “Depressed, scared, haunted by the trauma of her captivity and at times unable to sleep, Johnson walks with a limp and has difficulty standing for long, according to her parents.” Also most regrettable. “And now that Johnson is on the verge of her discharge from the Army, insult is being added to her injury, [the Johnsons] say. While Lynch was discharged as a private first class in August with an 80 percent disability benefit, Johnson, set to leave in the coming days, learned last week that she will receive a 30 percent disability benefit for the Army for her injuries.” The difference is palpable, but not merely financial. It’s true Lynch’s monthly disability will exceed Johnson’s by as much as $700, but put the money aside for a moment and think about what it means, ideologically, when a soldier who was practically sitting next to an eventual media darling at the time of the ambush cannot merit the same consideration as the current day celebrity. We cannot say whether Shoshana Johnson wanted or expected the media fury that enveloped Lynch, or even a book deal. (One suspects not; Johnson has had the good sense to avoid the national media thus far, though it would be nice to hear the story of the entire 507th as opposed to one capture and rescue.) We also cannot say whether Johnson was afforded similar community pleasantries compared to Lynch, but those were hometown movements impossible to intellectually transfer from city to city. We can say both Johnson and Lynch came about their injuries in the same attack and battle, so there is some wisdom in wondering why one person will receive $125 per week for suffering serious injuries and why the other will receive $375 per week for suffering serious injuries. __________________ Free Adult Webcams

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Carrie Eternal Newbie Respin bullshit press Your Comments Are Welcomed Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Inside your monitor Posts: 2,850	Perhaps it is the severity of the injuries? Shoshana was shot in both legs, Jessica had both legs broken. IIRC Jessica also had other breaks and/or fractures and was also shot. (And raped or not raped, depending on who you hear it from.) I wonder what "rules" they use to make the disability determinations. I honestly don't think the media has anything to do with it; the only reasoning I can think of is that Jessica's injuries were more severe in some way than Shoshana's? Ahh, never mind - I see under my post box here that Sword has injected some more facts. Now it makes more sense. Heya Sword!! __________________ Need a kick-ass design done quickly? I recommend Sex Creator - they absolutely ROCK.

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11-10-2003	#2
Sword Members Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 208	Terrible article that addresses none of the facts. Makes no mention of the fact that Shoshana Johnson's benefit is PERMANENT while Jessica Lynch's is temporary. Can you understand how $375/month for life can add up to more than $800/month for 5 years? In any type of calculated benefit, the amount per installment is going to be less if the duration of the benefit is longer. The end result will be what is come to be expected though. A "minority" getting more than they are entitled to because of race baiting. Such is the real racism in America today.

11-11-2003	#5
Squirt Members Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 132	Seems the only focus of the article is really money and how one gets more than the other, with highlights of racism and a dash of celebrity special treatment. Unfortunate that there was no meat to the article. No facts to back up any of the innuendo.. which leads me to believe the article has ulterior motives, for the author does nothing to prove his claims. Ironic.. a reporter whose job it is to be impartial and verify the validity of a story.. doing no such thing.. this is a first!! Remember that guy who worked for The Washington Post ( I think ) ? The guy who made up all the articles.... never researched anything?? This article reminds me of that kind of work. Articles like this are science fiction in my book.