[saradippity]

Funny you should mention this.It is one of the other items on my list that I started compiling after the craziness of the news reports that first day in Chicago.

I read that McVeigh had been all happy to be accepted in Delta Force,or some elite special forces unit.The article spoke to his bravery in Iraq and the honors he received and went on to relate the exemplary qualities necessary for selection to this force.I believe the first articles I read only knew he did not complete the training.The next few news releases stated that he had washed out or didn't make the grade.

Shortly thereafter the story that stuck was released. Tim McVeigh had reported for duty was given a psychological test the first day.It was graded and/or evaluated(evidentally)quite quickly because on the second day he was found to be not suitable for the force and was sent away. They said he was bitter.

I mean,really,we are supposed to believe the military can process someone in,administer a test,grade it and determine the person unfit within 24 hours. It does seem they should at least share this efficient system with big government.

[ganesha]

As I remember the story, McVeigh had been accepted to try out for the army rangers. Then he was sent to desert storm. Because he was in desert storm he could not keep up with the physical training necessary to be a ranger. He washed out because he was out of shape. After that he was bitter and eventually left the army.

His other issue was that he shot and killed some Iraqis using the gun on his Bradley. It was a very accurate shot at long range. He later felt guilty about it and started sympathizing with Iraq.