After reading further explanations of what's being disrespectfully proposed for Disabled Veterans (past, present and future),...my Tanker falling off a tank vis-a-vis same Tanker being hit by a jeep while going On Pass scenario, actually doesn't seem so stupid to me anymore.
Still, that public hirelings we pay (and quite well at that) to assist ALL AMERICANS (even Veterans) come-up-with and propose such nonsense,...is truly mindboggling. You'd think "They" would know better and/or that Veterans' Care, Benefits and Entitlements ARE JUST THAT. Such are not merely some forms of Welfare.
Plus, and since all Veteran Entitlements have been pre-PAID FOR IN FULL by the sweat, tears and blood of millions,...such issues should never be cavalierly increased, reduced or changed at political whim, such as is so normal to The Bennies given in The American Welfare State.
Besides, and even if some foolish politicos (of whatever bent) choose to financially lump all Disabled Veterans together with QUITE HEALTHY Welfare Recipients,...shouldn't those having signed on The Dotted Line to even give their lives for America if need be, automatically be treated better? This Veteran certainly thinks so.
Hey,...what's next? Will all future men and women have to show that they have their own Medical Insurance before being permitted to volunteer for dangerous Military Service,...and that "They" will continue paying for same while Serving Country?
Well, and as silly as that might seem for future Soldiers and Veterans, I personally think that such is a great idea for all politicos (elected, appointed and workers). After all, as one of: "We The (Schnooks)" perpetually paying for the best medical care that money can buy for all politicos and affiliated (wish I had such),...I think: "You (me and most everyone) deserve a break today,...".
That's: "A break today". Not the normal shaft today, tomorrow or whenever,...such as politicos usually stay up nights conjuring-up for We Peasants and/or Taxpayers (Veterans inclusive).
And besides,...what-the-hell-is-wrong with politicos treating all Veterans at least as good as "They" treat themselves, anyway? Hell,...you'd think it was THEIR MONEY that's being debatted here!
Neil
