Reporters Discuss Stigma of PTSD; County Decision to Cut Health Benefits; Future of Airport Authority

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published December 8, 2006 at 12:24 PM PST

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Veterans of the war in Iraq have reported being systematically ignored and punished for exhibiting signs of depression and/or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. KPBS News Director Michael Marcotte talks

Tonight on Full Focus, KPBS news director Michael Marcotte talks with reporters about the stigma Iraq veterans face when seeking treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. And, we'll discuss the decision by the Board of Supervisors to eliminate health-care benefits for some current and all future retirees. Plus, we'll get an update on the future of the Airport Authority.

Guests

Amita Sharma , KPBS News.
Hank Crook , KPBS These Days
Alison St. John , KPBS News.
Rob Davis , VoiceofSanDiego.org