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diabetics should be able to fight in the army

diabetics should be able to fight in the army

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 10 months ago
diabetic who want to fight in the army and getting turned down just because they have diabetes and even tho they are in perfect health and have outstanding control

Updates

September 22, 2009

The reach of this petition has captured the attention of military policy analysts who are now requesting a formal briefing on our proposed criteria. I am currently finalizing the documentation to support a change in medical recruitment standards.

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Sarah Tate
16 years ago Featured

THIS IS JUST DISCRIMINATION. If they can manage it and stay fit they should have the same rights as everyone else. outdated rules need to go.

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Mike Bryant
16 years ago Featured

my brother has had it since he was 8 and runs marathons. way tougher than half the guys i know in the service. let them prove themselves.

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Jason Moore
16 years ago Featured

its 2017 guys. technology is way better now and people know how to handle their levels. keepin them out is a huge waste of talent.

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