Should A Murderer Be Buried With Military Honors?

Frank Koehl, father-in-law of Alicia Koehl, who was killed during a shooting spree at an Indianapolis apartment complex in May 2012, is leading the effort to have the remains of her killer dug up and removed from a national veteran's cemetery in Michigan.(Photo: Dan McFeely, The Indianapolis Star)

Victim's Killer Buried With Military Honors -- USA 

Today Victim's family wants remains of man who went on shooting spree removed from cemetery.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Just weeks after his daughter-in-law was brutally gunned down during a shooting spree, Frank Koehl learned that her killer, who had committed suicide, was buried with military honors.

The remains of Michael LeShawn Anderson are resting beside other military veterans — many of them decorated heroes — at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Mich.

That's a violation of federal law, and as the first anniversary of the tragic killing arrives Thursday, Koehl is on a mission to have Anderson's remains dug up and removed.

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My Comment: Someone screwed up.

Celebrities Who Have Served In The U.S. Military

Post 50 Celebrities Who Served In The Military -- Pat Gallagher, Huffington Post

Memorial Day is traditionally the day we remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. On this special day, The Huffington Post also would like to bring attention to those who are still living to say "Thank You" for your service! Here are 20 post-50 celebrities -- that are, thankfully, still alive and well -- who took the pledge to serve America so that every person could savor their freedom while enjoying "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

There is nothing more honorable than to serve one's country. If you would like to recognize a member of your family, a friend, a co-worker or a neighbor -- alive or deceased -- who dedicated his or her life to the service of our country please offer a special Thank You Tribute in the comments. We can't say the words "Thank You" enough. We want to know your names!

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My Comment: No women on the list .... for now.

London War Memorials Vandalized With Graffiti

Douglas Radcliffe, the Secretary of the Bomber Command Association, stands next to the Royal Air Force Bomber Command Memorial Photo: REUTERS

War Memorial Vandalised In Wake Of Terror Murder -- The Telegraph

A war memorial to the thousands of members of the RAF’s Bomber Command, who sacrificed their lives during the Second World War, has been daubed with graffiti as tension following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby continued to intensify.

Vandals painted the word Islam in large red letters on the structure and also on the nearby Animals in War memorial.

Elsewhere at least ten mosques were attacked and in Grimsby an Islamic Cultural Centre was firebombed while people were inside.

In London supporters of the far right English Defence League (EDL) who were marching on Downing Street, clashed with anti-fascist demonstrators.

The incidents signalled a rise in community tension as anger over the brutal murder of 25-year-old Drummer Rigby continued to mount.

It was not clear tonight whether the attack on the war memorials was the work of Islamic extremists or by others seeking to exploit the situation to increase tension between communities.

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More News On Two London War Memorials Vandalized With Graffiti

War memorial vandalised, mosque firebombed and ugly clashes on the street: Tensions rise after slaughter of British soldier -- Daily Mail
Monuments to war dead daubed with word ‘Islam’ -- The Sun
Vandals spray paint ‘Islam’ over two British war memorials: report -- Washington Times
War memorials defaced by Islamic messages in central London -- Digital Journal
Two London war memorials defaced with graffiti -- UPI

My Comment: After reading this story .... I then read this shocking one from Egypt. Sighhh .... I am just shaking my head .... what is inside the brains of these idiots.

Russian Soldier Has Bullet Removed From Forehead (Video)

VIDEO: Russian Soldier Has Bullet Removed From Forehead With Pair Of Pliers -- New York Daily News

A Russian soldier may have taken a bullet to the head, but he remains incredibly calm as it is pulled out without any medical equipment.

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My Comment: Ouch.

I speak Russian .... the conversation that was swirling around this wounded soldier was basically one of .... "wow ... he is still alive".

A Heartwarming Moment For A Marine Who Lost Three Limbs In Afghanistan Blast

The Heartwarming Moment Marine Who Lost Three Limbs In Afghanistan Blast Marries His Bride After Town Raises $30,000 To Pay For Dream Wedding -- Daily Mail

A Marine who returned from active duty in Afghanistan following a devastating injury found a home that truly embraces their 'local' hero.

Former Marine corporal Juan Dominguez, 29, who lost both his legs and right arm from an IED (improvised explosive device), and his bride Alexis had the wedding of their dreams last month.

According to The TODAY Show, the couple were treated by residents of their adoptive home in Temecula, California who donated goods and services totaling $30,000 for their special day.

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My Comment: My brother's wife is from Temecula, California .... a great place to be. As for former Marine corporal Juan Dominguez and his new wife .... I wish them the best.

Map: The World’s Most And Least Racially Tolerant Countries

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Data source: World Values Survey

A Fascinating Map Of The World’s Most And Least Racially Tolerant Countries -- Max Fischer, Washington Post

When two Swedish economists set out to examine whether economic freedom made people any more or less racist, they knew how they would gauge economic freedom, but they needed to find a way to measure a country’s level of racial tolerance. So they turned to something called the World Values Survey, which has been measuring global attitudes and opinions for decades.

Among the dozens of questions that World Values asks, the Swedish economists found one that, they believe, could be a pretty good indicator of tolerance for other races. The survey asked respondents in more than 80 different countries to identify kinds of people they would not want as neighbors. Some respondents, picking from a list, chose “people of a different race.” The more frequently that people in a given country say they don’t want neighbors from other races, the economists reasoned, the less racially tolerant you could call that society. (The study concluded that economic freedom had no correlation with racial tolerance, but it does appear to correlate with tolerance toward homosexuals.)

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More News On The World’s Most And Least Racially Tolerant Countries

World's 'Most Racially Intolerant' Countries Mapped -- The Telegraph
Map shows world's 'most racist' countries (and the answers may surprise you) -- Daily Mail
World's 'most racially intolerant' countries mapped -- New York Daily News
Britons are World's Most Racially Tolerant People -- International Business Times
Painting India red: Why the global racism map is wrong -- First Post