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In light of some of the stuff that’s been floating around the internet lately, some words of wisdom from fellow vet and author Kerry Patton:

http://kerry-patton.com/single-source-reporting-puts-fear-in-veterans-over-gun-rights/

And the follow up which adds to the story:

http://kerry-patton.com/dear-shit-for-brains-authenticate-your-crap/

The takeaway is this: never accept any information at face value without authenticating it. For damned sure don’t spread it around until you do.

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Peter Nealen

Peter Nealen is a former Reconnaissance Marine and veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. He deployed to Iraq in 2005-2006, and again in 2007, with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Recon Bn. After two years of schools and workups, including Scout/Sniper Basic and Team Leader's Courses, he deployed to Afghanistan with 4th Platoon, Force Reconnaissance Company, I MEF. Since he got out, he's been writing, authoring many articles and 24 books, mostly Action/Adventure and Military Thrillers, with some excursions into Paranormal Fantasy and Science Fiction.