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05/03/2005:

"Defense: England Oxygen Deprived at Birth"

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - Defense lawyers sought leniency for Pfc. Lynndie England at a hearing Tuesday to determine her punishment in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal, with a psychologist testifying that the reservist was oxygen-deprived at birth, speech impaired and had trouble learning to read.
West Virginia school psychologist Dr. Thomas Denne - the first defense witness - said England's learning disabilities were identified when she was a kindergartner - and though she made progress in school, she continued needing special help.
Full: apnews.myway.com

How did she get into the military then? You have to have a diploma and pass the ASVAB test. Of course, I had a kid come to me and tell me the recruiter sat down next to him and did the test for him. He also is 'learning impaired.' Anyway, people like this make the ideal soldier, and when the sh** hits the fan, they can take the fall too. Perfect.