Here is an issue Democrats would score some points with!!!!

[Quixote1818]

Now that I have your attention this is not just about scoring poits but helping soldiers however it could help Democrats as well. A caller on the Ed Schultz show suggested a GI Bill of Rights. Ed Schultz loved the idea and I do as well. He suggested that soldiers would have rights such as not being sent into battle without proper body armor etc. etc. If they were then they could refuse an order or sue the government. This is something that really should be done and if the Democrats picked it up as an issue they could certainly help get it through and score some points in the process. I would like to get some thoughts on this and some suggestions of what could go into such a GI Bill of Rights. Thanks

[FreedomAngel82]

1. I like that

because they are out there without armor and being unprotected. :( I wonder how far it will get though?

[Quixote1818]

2. Kick, with a new title.

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[The Revolution]

3. Not a bad idea.

If we can get some Democrats to write this up, it would be hard for the republicans to vote against it. Well, not hard for them personally, but they migh be afraid of losing votes.

[Quixote1818]

4. Yes, it's a win win for the Democrats for sure but most importantly

for the poor kids being sent into battle.

[roguevalley]

5. it needs to be blitzed to the congress with the priviso that anyone

who is against it is against the troops. I would help email.

[Quixote1818]

6. Great Idea and in truth they would be against the troops

Are you suggesting we start getting the word out ourselves or should we all just write our congress people? I am afraid if the Dems don't pick this up someone on the Right will.

[rniel]

7. Democrats need more good ideas like this

We can't just be the party that's against all GOP ideas, but have to have some more good ones of our own.

Of course any ideas don't even be heard when all 3 branches of government and the press are lost to us.

[BigBearJohn]

8. I think this is a SUPERIOR idea. We need to get the word out.

[Quixote1818]

9. It's amazing that this thread sinks to the bottom of the page

with so few responses while people are discussing things like who is the best president we never had? This is the kind of thing that could actually do some good and actually help out Democrats! Sometimes I really wonder why people are here on DU??? To tease their brains with crap or to do some good for the country. This is an issue that really could change lives and it could start right here on DU if we want it to. I am not going to let this die, I am going to help get the word out and I am glad you feel the same way.

[Quixote1818]

10. Kick to see if this post will get more than three responses this time nt

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[BigBearJohn]

11. We must keep this kicked.

[Quixote1818]

12. He BigBear

I sent the idea to several Democratic Senators. Do you have any ideas to get this idea out? Thanks

[BigBearJohn]

13. Telephone, fax, email campaign. AirAmericaRadio, Ed Schultz

Schultz said he is 100% behind the idea.
He might be someone to direct this to.

[fob]

14. Kick

It could also include a FULLY-FUNDED VA Hospital system.

[Gold Metal Flake]

15. Snail mail this idea to your Senators and Congressfolk.

This needs to be done before 2006. Be sure to encourage expanding Veterens benefits and health care coverage. Dems should be LIBERAL with benefits. The pukes will vote it down. Let that happen!

[Quixote1818]

16. Kick

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