pAntiChrist
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The military does brainwash soldiers. They brainwash the Seals & Special Forces even more. There are even secret levels of brainwashing that is performed on certain groups that go as far as the Manchurian Candidate".
It would probably be best for you to learn what Physiological Training the US Military gave your father in order for you to better understand him & maybe even help him adjust back into a regular modern society.
You can start here: Developing the Killer Instinct in Your Soldiers
Thank you because I have always felt it from him after he lectured or " fathered us" but never had proof. I too have thought of killing(just mean men), and I don't know why.
The US Military really should do a better job of deprogramming these soldiers before discharging them & sending them back into civilization. His thoughts are more like a primitive animal than human. Most girls & women are usually are more sympathetic, tender, kind & have more goodwill, sensitivity & caring for their fellow man ("Humanity") to start with than most men. It will take a lot for many ex-soldiers to place "Humanity" above their own survival/killer instinct again.
I was actually just talking about this with her. I completely agree there isn't enough done to re-socialize these soldiers when they come back from war. The military claims they have programs in place to help soldiers with the psychological troubles of war. Many are afraid to seek that help, b/c what they don't tell you is the military can and will discharge you for medical reasons. Then what? There goes your career. It is no wonder most of them are reluctant to even admit there is a problem.
All this reminds me of a documentary I saw on PBS not too long ago. "The Wounded Platoon"
Read this:
Watch The Full Program Online | The Wounded Platoon | FRONTLINE | PBS
Watch this:
video.pbs.org/video/1497566525