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In reply to the discussion: The problem of our military worshipping culture [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)is going to solve more than a miniscule part of the neglect of veterans. Currently my sisters-in-law and I are helping to take care of a WW11 veteran who requires round the clock care and visits three times a week to a dialysis center. Not to mention other health issues. He never talks about his service like many of his generation.
We have had homeless vets live with us, too traumatized to deal with the paperwork necessary to apply for benefits they are entitled, and when on the street with no way to deal with the effort involved.
There's more, you asked, I prefer not to make these issues personal to me and I know you play these 'gotcha' games, despite your constant failure at the game, in order not to respond to questions that are inconvenient.
Any help we try to give does little to alleviate the huge neglect of this government of its veterans. But it's all we can do as individuals.
Now, answer the question please. Why does a Government that constantly claims to 'support the troops' neglect them so badly after they return home from the wars they are sent to?