U.S. troops exposed to toxins? – CNN Burn Pit Video
December 14, 2008 — Ms Sparky
The DoD has a lot to lose by admitting they were wrong to expose 100′s of thousands of troops and civilians to air born toxins. Do I think the DoD would lie to protect themselves? HELL YES!!!
Tell me what do you think?
Update: This link was just sent to me: Great info:
Well, the video link isn’t working anymore on CNN for some reason. I let the producer of the clip know about it and he said that it will be fixed by Monday 12/14 along with a more comprehensive textual report.
But as I wrote to him (and may likely write about tomorrow on my own site too), I thought it was lacking substance. I’m especially concerned about the example used of the soldier who died of a brain tumor (which seems to be a very unlikely connection to burn pit fumes).
From the comments I’ve received by soldiers who are getting sick, I thought perhaps there would be “better” examples of the damages the burn pit had caused on soldiers who were stationed there for extended deployments (Skin lesions and blisters, heart arrhythmia, breathing problems, etc).
That’s just my two cents. I’ll post more about it once the video link is functioning again.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
I agree that there should have been more examples of health problems. The problem is getting people to step forward and be interviewed. Jill Wilkins is very brave!
Thanks…I just check the link on my site and it appears to be working OK. I use Firefox but I also checked it on Internet Explorer. All seems to be fine.
Also, I want to add… where is this memo about toxicity levels in Balad that’s been supposedly classified by the DoD? The video insinuates that CNN has a copy of it. My hopes are that they’ll post it since that seems to be the smoking gun surrounding these allegations.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
Valid question. But if it in fact has been classified…the news media can’t release it.
….please don’t be confused regarding the statement under the video from the Pentagon regarding “troops being exposed to incinerators”:…as far as I know, there weren’t any incinerators in 2006 or before!
Ms Sparky’s Response:
That is a very good point. Keep us straight Jill!! (Sorry it took me so long to get this posted)
Well, the video link isn’t working anymore on CNN for some reason. I let the producer of the clip know about it and he said that it will be fixed by Monday 12/14 along with a more comprehensive textual report.
But as I wrote to him (and may likely write about tomorrow on my own site too), I thought it was lacking substance. I’m especially concerned about the example used of the soldier who died of a brain tumor (which seems to be a very unlikely connection to burn pit fumes).
From the comments I’ve received by soldiers who are getting sick, I thought perhaps there would be “better” examples of the damages the burn pit had caused on soldiers who were stationed there for extended deployments (Skin lesions and blisters, heart arrhythmia, breathing problems, etc).
That’s just my two cents. I’ll post more about it once the video link is functioning again.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
I agree that there should have been more examples of health problems. The problem is getting people to step forward and be interviewed. Jill Wilkins is very brave!
Thanks…I just check the link on my site and it appears to be working OK. I use Firefox but I also checked it on Internet Explorer. All seems to be fine.
Try this link if you are having problems viewing the video.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/12/12/mcintyre.iraq.burn.pit.cnn?iref=videosearch
Also, I want to add… where is this memo about toxicity levels in Balad that’s been supposedly classified by the DoD? The video insinuates that CNN has a copy of it. My hopes are that they’ll post it since that seems to be the smoking gun surrounding these allegations.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
Valid question. But if it in fact has been classified…the news media can’t release it.
….please don’t be confused regarding the statement under the video from the Pentagon regarding “troops being exposed to incinerators”:…as far as I know, there weren’t any incinerators in 2006 or before!
Ms Sparky’s Response:
That is a very good point. Keep us straight Jill!! (Sorry it took me so long to get this posted)