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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 05:13:42 AM
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http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/10/veterans.health.insurance/index.html
But this one steams me to no end. The proposal is to make our Veterans, our heroes, our one's who laid their lifes on the line and were willing to DIE for this country, to PAY for SERVICE CONNECTED Injuries received while fighting for this country. It is disgusting and disgraceful and if it passes, you will see one cowgirl in Washington real quick!!
Thank you for reading.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 06:40:41 AM
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The system is SOOO broken. I agree, the vets should NEVER have to pay (in fact they should be PAID) for war related injuries. In contrast, Ole Ron served in Korea, after the conflict was over. Was there for about 6 months rebuilding telephone lines. Yes, we blow it up and then we go fix it. Anyway, now 50 years later, he had a heart atack and the VA sends him all his meds. He is a diabetic and they send him all his insulin. It would cost us $600 a month if it were not for the VA. We are truly greatful. Ole Ron would not be alive now (or we would be on welfare) if not for the VA. BUT none of his problems are Army or service related. Figure that one out. If a person has war related injuries, It is ABSOLUTELY the VA's responsibility.
Heather, let me know, I'll go with you to Washington. |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 06:48:37 AM
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I believe anyone who wore a uniform at peace time or war time should be able to go to Vets Hospital for free. Especially those injured fighting in a war.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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createmyworld
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Beth
Akron
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 06:56:56 AM
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Yes, Heather I totally agree, what that article suggests is just plain wrong and utterly disgusting. Vets should never ever have to pay for any service related injury period. What gives me hope is the one comment in the article that if the plan should reach congress, it would be "dead on arrival"....
Belle, I agree with you, my dad was also a Korean war vet, and he has had heart and lung related issues which without the help of the V.A. would put my parents in a difficult financial situation. The VA hospital has been a blessing to them regarding both cost of meds and in doctor's visits. Thank goodness our vets at least have been given that privilege, let's just hope that doesn't get taken away!
www.createmyworld.etsy.com
"He who works with his hands is a laborer, he who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman, he who works with his hands, head and heart is an artist." -St. Francis of Asisi |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 07:05:20 AM
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As a Vet...thank you...as a wife of a soldier...thank you...as an American...thank you!!! : )
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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ranchetta
True Blue Farmgirl
318 Posts
carol
Marysville
Wahington
USA
318 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 10:15:13 AM
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Thanks for the alert....you're right...there's something seriously wrong with this!!!
We should all be grateful for the individuals who are (and have been) willing to fight for this country...they should be rewarded.
......but we (well NOT all of us, LOL) DID elect one president that RAN AWAY instead of joining up...go figure......
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 10:24:19 AM
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My husband is an Honorably Discharged Vet (Medically and has injuries service-related) and it irks me that he gets billed from the VA. It is just so wrong.
~Sharon
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 3:47:07 PM
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Free medical for the men & women who serve, served to allow us to be Free..anytime during their life time...as needed.. Is my vote. My son was in the service in Desert storm. Thankfully he was un injured physically... but some of his buddies were not so lucky.
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
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You never know when what you say or do will make a difference...Kerry Kennedy
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
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Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 06:38:49 AM
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I agree, Vets should not have to pay for anything. These are wonderful brave people and I applaud and thank everyone of them. I lost a nephew in Iraq, he was on his 4th tour defending our country and keeping us free to do just what I am doing right now!!!!
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 07:03:19 AM
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Rae, I am sorry for you lost and I appreciate the blessings of your family that you bestowed on us. I thank you and your family for you service and I will keep your nephew is high regard in my book. (((HUGS)))
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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