Jerry Davich at the Post Tribune asks, "How can illegal aliens, but not war vets, get public aid?" Obviously a loaded question intent of stirring comments and discussion, but a very interesting topic nevertheless. Davich says:
Local veterans voiced two opposing battle cries after reading my Memorial Day column on Veterans Affairs benefits and eligibility criteria.The first camp claimed it's true that some vets receive monthly benefit checks for bogus combat-related injuries and ailments. [snip]
The second camp is filled with disgruntled vets who've been trying to get VA benefits for years, without any luck, for seemingly legitimate service-related health problems.
Soldiers from both camps shared one common ground: They both noted how tragic it is that illegal aliens who have snuck into America are receiving public aid while ailing military vets who sacrificed their health for this country are getting little or no government assistance.
That's why I'm looking for local vets who feel they have legitimate claims for VA assistance but have so far been ambushed by red tape, paperwork and delays.
If you know of veterans who are having trouble getting the benefits they deserve, you can contact Jerry Davich at:
(219) 648-3107 or jdavich@post-trib.comPost-Tribune
Main office
1433 E. 83rd Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 648-3172 • (800) 753-5533
Fax (219) 648-2187
It truly is a sad state of affairs, when criminals get better treatment than our brave military veterans.
Other illegal immigration news:
Amnesty for Terrorists, Observanda
Time to Lock and Load, Politically Correct Apostate
State GOP who oppose RNC on amnesty see pickup in fundraising, and Lamar Alexander interview with Bill Hobbs (more on amnesty) (Bill Hobbs) from Bear Creek Ledger
One Way to Fight a Sanctuary City - UPDATE, The People's Patriot
Terrorists Coming Through the Southern Border, J.C. Cordray
Chamblis and Isakson claim they are on the fence .... literally, GA Crime Watch
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I think it is a rotten shame that we do so much for other countries and then they come here to use us. They won't stay and clean up their own country, but come here and expect us to become a copy of their's. With the exception of they switch rolls and do to us what was done to them.
They cry when we speak out.
They want us to cater in all ways to them.
THEY WANT US TO BABY THEM. WELL, ILLEGAS, GROW UP AND START OUT LIKE WE DO. WORK FOR YOUR FOOD
WORK FOR YOUR RENT
WORK FOR YOUR COLLEGE EDU.
AND IF TIMES ARE TOUGH FOR YOU, WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD.
MY DAD WAS A VET AND HAD TO BEG FROM THE VA FOR A FOOD VOUCHER WHEN WE WERE BABIES. AND THEN HE WAS SENT HOME FROM THE VA WHEN HE WAS DYING OF CANCER, BECAUSE THEY NEEDED HIS BED FOR AN ALCHOLIC.
WAS TOLD MONEY WAS TIGHT,SO I KNOW HOW IT IS NOW FOR VETS WHO ARE IN NEED.
THE VETS NEED THE
MONEY THAT IS BEING
GIVEN TO ''ILLEGALS''
CAN I BE ANY PLANER?
NO ONE ''GAVE'' ME ANYTHING.
I HAD TO WORK THEN AND ALWAYS.
VETS SHOULD COME FIRST!
I AM NOT MAD, I AM FURIOUS.
THIS IS WHY I AM SHOUTING IN CAPS.
WAKE UP ''GOVERNMENT''
Posted by: JP FURIOUS | January 12, 2009 at 11:55 AM
If you run across people in the Nashville area, we have an organization here called Operation Stand Down Nashville which helps homeless vets. Their website is http://osdnashville.org . I work on their website when they need updates, :-).
This charity holds a 3 day event yearly with food, clothing for the cold weather, and VA staff to help these veterans get the benefits they deserve. They also run some housing for them in an effort to reconnect them with the communities.
They deserve everything we can do for them.
Also,for those in the Nashville area, there is a benefit concert for a wounded soldier named Kevin Downs. The info can be found here: http://www.homeforahero.com/index.html
I hope this post doesn't get kicked because of the multiple urls, lol.
Posted by: Steph | June 04, 2007 at 09:16 PM
what a great point Debbie..indeed!
Posted by: Angel | June 04, 2007 at 08:46 PM