Today is Veterans Day, the day when we honor all veterans who have served in the military, whether in war or peace, and it also marks 95 years since the end of the First World War.
Republicans are famous for mouthing support for veterans and the military, and are only too willing to send men and women off to war, but when it comes to dealing with their needs and problems after they return from war, it is a lot different in reality than rhetoric.
It is Republicans and conservatives who complain about unemployment compensation, Food Stamps, and disability and health benefits, and are only too willing to cut spending on those programs, while giving corporations benefits by the multiple billions.
They seem to be unaware of the high unemployment rate of veterans, the fact that many families with veterans are poor and depend on food stamps, and that the ability to gain disability and other health benefits is overwhelmingly difficult.
They seem to be unaware that 22 veterans, on the average, commit suicide every day, about 8,000 per year, due to a total sense of abandonment and despair by those who have sacrificed themselves more than most Americans, and yet are ignored and forgotten.
A nation that mistreats its veterans is a nation that needs to reconsider priorities, but any attempts to recognize this have been vehemently opposed by flag waving hypocrites in the opposition party!
I remember when I enlisted I was promised lifetime healthcare from the veterans administration. George H.W. Bush got rid of that. Only now can I assume some level of healthcare from the VA but on a last come, last serve basis. It seems to me that every time wages of the military are raised, it is the Democratic Party that leads the way.
That should not be surprising, Fred, as the Democrats are always more likely to do what is good for veterans, and really all of us who are middle class or poor. The Republicans prove again and again that they do not care about anyone but the elite wealthy!
Hello Professor,
I got several texts and emails from friends and aquatences thanking me for my service to my country.
Fred I would like to extend the same to you.
I would like to extend my thanks to both of you, Fred, and Engineer, for your wonderful service to our country!