Gimpy...
Regarding donations to assist Veterans in need,...as usual you and all other myopic or tunnel-visioned Officialdom Defenders don't know what you're talking about,...and especially when defending one of the largest and fully Taxpayer Funded Beaurocracies in The United States of America.
Also, I've been donating generously for over 40 years, probably about 10 years before you were even aware that The PVA and The DAV weren't just some toys. Not that "They" have anything whatsoever to do with what seriously ails The VA. Plus, I haven't heard any horror stories or refusals of care about The PVA or DAV anyway.
And besides Gimpy, what-the-hell do such fine and Veteran helpful Charitable Organizations have to do with bailing-out a mismanaged and inept Governmental Beaurocracy, fully funded by The American Taxpayer anyway?
Do America's civilian Welfare Medical Care Providers similarly need help from The United Way or Salvation Army, so that "They" too can provide the best Medical Care available for their charges? I don't think so.
So then,...why should The VA be any different? All charitable donations for Disabled Veterans are meant to help make their living with infirmities and/or hospital stays as best or as pleasant possible. NOT FOR PROPER MEDICATIONS OR PROPER MEDICAL CARE that Service to Country HAS EARNED The American Veteran PERIOD.
Neil
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