The moral injury of war: Eric Hodges at TEDxVirginiaTech

Eric Hodges is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Public and International Affairs. Eric is a former Marine, serving tours in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Beijing, China, and Oslo, Norway. Eric's current research focuses on how veterans can benefit civil society. In the "The Moral Injury of War," Eric will examine the boundaries that exist for soldiers re-entering the civilian world.

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[clayhuston]

He articulated in just 13 minutes what I’ve felt for years. Amazing speech

[braddull]

I am conducting a workshop for veterans in Florida next month, and will use this information for moral injury. Great talk!!

[judithkrause]

Very good! We as civilians need to take responsibility for war also!

[KyokushinKichiKai]

Excellent Eric! Thought provoking and very well done. Semper Fi Brother!

[richardherberthenkle]

Eric, I greatly appreciate the Moral Injury portion of this talk also. I am very interested in the dialogue meetings. RH Henkle, West Point 1989.

[richardherberthenkle]

Eric, we are dealing with an American Society which for statiscal purposes is wholly disconnected with America`s Veterans and the reality of sacrifice and service in situations like war. It is not going to change until we have a Peacetime Draft once again.--RH Henkle, West Point `89

[jacquelynalexander]

Wow this is great! Need more like him.

[rosiemc]

I don't see how it's possible to actually bridge the gap he's referring to. Most people that relate to each other do so because they have similar experiences. People can have an intellectual understanding of another's experience but an emotional understanding is something different.

[dooleydavid]

"shared human dignity":LIFE=L-ife I-s F-reedom E-verywhere
or, L-iving I-s F-reedom and E-quality.
This attitude  is what can bring peace  in our world, namely:there is nothing more sacred than life and living, which r the common denominator all people really want

[davemeansbusiness]

I would really love to chat with this guy. Any idea on how to connect with him??

[therougechipmunk]

We aren't pushing toward that devide we're already there. There a reason I just dont associate with civilians anymore and my only friends are fellow veterans.

[elycebishop]

FYI, there is  no such thing a "former" Marine.