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Veterans

TexasProgresive

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2. It is so sad how we treat veterans

Reply to unhappycamper (Original post)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 08:42 AM

Feb 2016

Why didn't Mr. De Leon receive treatment for his depression? Why do veterans have to fight the VA tooth and nail to get any help? Why do NGOs like the DAV and Paralyzed Vets have to exist to get the VA to do what it is supposed to do? And when the VA fails have to step in to the gap.

We can spend billions on a failed system like the F-35 but pinch pennies when it comes to our veterans. And to deport men and women who have served honorably is despicable.

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72-year-old honorably discharged veteran deported after 50 years in America [View all] unhappycamper Feb 2016 OP

I sorry, but WTF... NeoGreen Feb 2016 #1

It is so sad how we treat veterans TexasProgresive Feb 2016 #2

+1 ShrimpPoboy Feb 2016 #3