Let me be clear on a few points:
1. I opposed the Iraq War from the beginning. But we are there now so we have to deal with it.
2. I only have a few members in my family that have served in the military.
3. I haven’t nor will I enlist in military service. My reason: I’m not a soldier but I’m a fighter. Big difference.
With all that being said, I submit that our government, from political sea to shining political sea is unpatriotic since veterans (soldiers) are treated flat out wrong. Doesn’t matter if they volunteered for one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. They did and they deserve the bank and more for putting themselves into harm’s way on orders from our Commander-In-Chief. I know two soldiers who are home from Iraq. Both were wounded but have recovered well physically from their injuries. But mentally, they are having difficulty. They had to kill. Plain and simple. They saw killing. Plain and simple. They are deeply affected. Plain and simple. And they are catching hell just trying to make ends meet with their families back home. WHY?!?!
They are soldiers. They deserve much better. And every day that they aren’t treated like Hollywood stars by our government, is another day of unpatriotic rule by our government.
NOTE: I emphasize government. While I have problems with unpatriotic citizens regarding this subject, the government, our political leadership, are in the positions to fix this immediately. Yes, there are those Representatives and Senators (state and federal) who are fighting “the good fight” regarding veteran’s benefits and compensation. But the fact that they have to fight “the good fight” in the first place sickens me even more. It’s common sense to treat veterans (soldiers) right to the infinite degree. No ifs, ands, or buts.
I’m not complex. Don’t have time for all that. And all that complex stuff bad for the stomach. Just color me simple and plain with a twist.