As we recently observed Veterans Day, many would argue Americans have come far in our recognition of a veteran’s commitment. Others believe we have much more to do to truly honor their service and sacrifice. Which comes closest to your view? Choose three.
We have thousands of US Veterans sleeping on the streets in this country. Biden brought in thousands of unvetted stone-age Afghan refugees while abandoning US citizens, military personnel and green card holders to the mercy of the Taliban. Biden is allowing a couple million of the world’s poorest people who bring absolutely NOTHING to the table to just walk in to this country. They are poor, desperate, unskilled, illiterate, non-English speaking and in many cases criminal people who come here illegally expecting the taxpayers to provide for their every need. Our fraud president provides for every need of illegals while ignoring our own veterans. I am outraged and sad at the same time. No more refugees, no more illegals while even one veteran sleeps on the street.
It’s a disgrace that we do not do more for our veterans. The money that government wastes could be out to much better use by taking better care of our veterans
This country’s so-called leaders can apparently reach into thin air and pull down trillions of dollars for their pet projects and advance the causes our very creator calls abominations. Our government, with it’s unlimited resources should provide a FREE home for EVERY vet who survives to come home. If they wanted to set guidelines like variables per time of service, etc. fine. It shouldn’t even require private donations, but of course we all should give over and above our taxes. It’s the least we can do. . . No greater love than a man lay down his life for others.
As a retired Navy vet I think it is absolutely criminal that the present administration has turned our military into their push for CRT and wokeness. I am angry…just flat out angry.
On another point, although it is getting better, we need to take better care of our vets. From the Veteran’s Administration to other federal, state and local governments, to corporate business, we need to do that much better.
I guess you can get more money if you break the law than a veteran who has given their life For this country.
I wished I could help one with a room to stay in and a place to call home
Viewing recent wait times for the VA, Hawaii being the worse, it’s a disgrace and a slap in the face for those vets in need. Shape up now or ship vets out to the private sector, can’t be any worse.
It is extremely angering and a slap in the face to veterans to hear the Biden Administration’s proposed $450k to illegals for being separated from their child after entering this country by breaking federal law and never having invested anything into our country. I say this as a first-generation legal immigratnt and veteran. The proposed money should go to all disabled and homeless veterans and their families for their sacrifice to our country. By no means in hell should illegal immigrants be awarded any money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a veteran, I saw nothing In The above Poll about the failure of the Veterans Administration to adequately serve Vets in a respectful and timely manner !!!
All the branches of service have gone Woke – we can no longer call in the Marines as a last Hope – my Husband was a Marine – he would be so sad with what is goi g on now.
We the people treat veterans great – the government that sent them to war does not still treat their service related injuries. To many Afghan & Iraqi was veterans are still struggling to get the care & benefits they were promised. Vietnam Nam Veterans still do not get the benefits they were promised!
One of my brothers was injured in the military and the other brother served 30 years in the military and recently passed away. He must be spinning in his grave after the way the Marines were killed in Afghanistan and other Americans were left behind. Shame on body-bag Joe and the Democrats for doing this. I don’t know how they sleep at night.
Biden wants to give illegal aliens $450K but we can’t care for our veterans. It shows how highly our government thinks of our vets.
The Veterans Administration is worse than ever. Can’t voice your opinion on their website. It’s like if they want your opinion, they’ll give it to you. Last week, I called the advocacy hot line to complain about being treated unfairly at Lyons campus. I was challenged by a foreigner who couldn’t speak English well enough to be understood. The advocate couldn’t speak English very well either and was more an advocate for the foreigner than the veteran. When I mentioned that many veterans are without jobs and could certainly hold the job of greeter, she defended that veterans don’t have the expertise required to read a thermometer. Who is hiring these people? The level of rudeness I experienced and also witnessed ranks up with abusiveness. Not one camera on this site to verify this mis-treatment of veterans by foreigners. Richard Korkowski
Biden wants to give $400,000 to illegals, at the same time ignoring Vets and Seniors that need assistance, struggling with low income. Biden is increasing Medicare Part B for everyone, including what is basically the fixed income of Social Security, only coming up a little COLA wise under President Trump, but not enough to offset the decline under B. Hussein Obama. Liberals want to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour so a teenager can make a lot more date and car money in a McDonalds, when a SS receipients who worked their whole life, getting as little at $450 a month(based on employment in non-participatory businesses like churchs and parochial schools) can’t afford to eat in one of the fast food places.
The community in which I live is very Vet friendly, more than the nation as a whole.
This country, under the brandon regime, is not bad at making big shows, but is better at stabbing our military, past and present, in the back. Our brave men and women are being treated like discarded garbage by this regime. We the People need to make sure these Veterans and Discarded Military are all treated like the brave human beings they really are! We say “thank You for your service”, but maybe we should be saying “Thank you for being willing to really stand agains ALL enemies, Foreign AND DOMESTIC”.
Trump was working to improve the treatment of veterans after the awful treatment under Obama, and now this woke military under Biden is nothing but a joke. I am not referring to the recruits, but rather those calling the shots, and forcing this CRT, and other baloney on them. This administration is doing their best to take down our military mentally, physically, and financially. Although the American people are supportive of our men and women in the military, it appears that the “elites” MSM, and left wing fruitcakes have nothing but contempt for them.
We have HOMELESS and SICK Veterans living in ditches and under bridges. BUT…… We can give Invading ILLEGAL criminals EVERYTHING!!! Every benefit of being a CITIZEN then crap on our HERO’S…. What is WRONG with this????? NOW it’s $450K on top!!!!
Veterans abe being treated better by other veterans than by the general “woke” public and media. The VA literally sucks! I was betting so much better under Our President Trump but has taken a kick to the crotch by this administration. Illegal invaders get better assistance than our Veterans community.
I am a Vietnam Veteran with combat related injuries… and I REFUSE to go The VA. There are brothers that need the services offered more than I do, I am in constant pain daily but I go to a REAL doctor rather than deal with administration BS. I would rather pay out of my own pocket than deny the sparse benefits a brother may need. I am in my 70’s, I have great insurance and willing to pay for it. I will be gone soon and so will my pain. The PTSD I CANNOT get past is ,,, coming home wounded and being told by a girl I dated before going there…. “It served ne RIGHT and IT IS TOO BAD YOU CAME BACK!!!
A very dear friend that I served with in Quang Tri Vietnam committed suicide when BIDEN killed 13 Americans in one move! It simply destroyed him!!!!
The “Commander in Chief” literally SPIT in the face of every veteran and their families!!!
” God and Solider all men adore,
in times of danger and not before.
But when the danger is past,
and all has been righted,
God is forgotten and the Soldier slighted”
Anonymous
As a VN era vet, I was spit at and cursed as a Baby Killer at the Seattle WA airport. Other slights came and went, but that one I remember.
After discharge, I went to Rutgers University (a very anti war campus) on the GI Bill and saw how little they cared about the vets.
Long story short; a group of us got together and started helping other vets at the university with the help of one woman in Registrars office. By the time I graduated we had 2 liaison reps from the VA to help with the benefits and problems. We didn’t wait for someone else to act for us.
Actions speak louder than words. We are coming into an age where individuals are speaking with their feet, and supporting businesses they feel support their feelings.
I believe that the Federal Government should do for all fallen soldier’s families, disabled soldiers and families, like Tunnels to Towers does. This should not have to be a charity. We owe them this. Helping soldiers get back into the workforce and get over their PTSD should also be done for all who need it. Families of soldiers sacrifice so much that isn’t recognized by the People. There are so many extraneous things that can be cut from the US budget in order to do this for our heroes. I pray that our leaders will continue to work for the improvement of benefits for our veterans. God Bless America.
My father is 91 years old. He was a United States Marine who served on the front lines of Korea. He rarely talks about the war as I’m sure many memories are painful and some very private. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star which I never knew from him. My mother told me through pictures I found in her cedar chest along with his medals. He still carries shrapnel in his hip and leg from when he was wounded. We owe all veterans our respect by thanking them, honoring them, and remembering their sacrifice for our freedom. Many paid with their life and we must never forget it! We must also teach our children the great History of our Country, Flag, and her brave Patriots as this will ensure they are never forgotten!!
Hard to check just one or two of the listed items. I feel we as a nation have come a long way but have also taken a HUGE step backwards in the government and their march toward communism. The people and some businesses are the ones doing something for veterans. It will always be this way, some will understand and some will not.
The senile idiot in the White House wants to give $450,000.00 to every illegal alien he smuggled into the United States. Why not give that money to the disabled American veterans who EARNED it with their service in defense of their country and fellow Americans?
As a country, we need to do more to address the needs of our OEF/OIF Veterans. Especially those betrayed by President Biden, President Obama and those who were cabnit members during their administrations.
Number 4 The Biden administration not only didn’t recognize the Afghan veterans they actually went out of their way to humiliate them.
Jen Psaki July 8 2021 “But we’re not going to have a ‘mission accomplished’ moment in this regard,” she said. “It’s a 20-year war that has not been won militarily. We are proud of the men and women who have served. Incredibly grateful.” “We’re not having a moment of celebration,” she said. “We’re having a moment where we feel it’s in our national security interest to bring our men and women serving home” . Jen Psaki a paid liar of Biden needs to be fired and imprisoned for treason and Biden Impeached for what they did in Afghanistan and what they said about our troopers. It may not have not dawned on many but the Left is trying its best to destroy this nation and our family’s so they can remake it in their communist utopian snake pit. Build back better the communist way.
I can’t check just one of the reasons and thoughts. We have come a long way since Nam but it’s still not enough. We have a huge responsibility to our vets, and not the least of which is to have a home and medical AND psychological care for them. It’s not ok that they are so massively depressed and can’t even get into a dr, much less get the care they need.
I could check “all the above”, but I believe our government, who can grab trillion$ from the air for leftist waste, should do much more for vets. It’s shameful what our vets get for offering up their lives.
Just wondering if all these Americans were rescued from Afghanistan why no photo’s of them being reunited with family in the states ?
I thank all those who have and do serve or country!
I also believe we need to give a hand up to veterans and not handouts. Help these young men and women transition into their civilian lives while developing their abilities to be successful both in and out of the military while standing on their own two feet. Not dependent on programs that make them dependent to handouts.
When have we heard from this admin. the word God, Family or Patriotism? The actions of this President and his puppeteers on the withdrawal from Afghanistan tells all!. When have we heard any follow up on those who may still be left behind? Reminds me of …. what difference does it make! Old news. Every action by this admin has emboldened our enemies, and weakened America. The WH sets the tone by their words and actions actions unlike the previous admin. of honor and respect.
One proud veteran
the government does not do enough for our vets especially our wounded. It a shame we have to go to the public for help! I’m lucky I’m in pretty good shape and I do give.
This new administration is a far cry from how the last administration viewed our veterans.
I cannot believe how few people Thank a veteran who is a complete stranger! I find that when I thank them for their service (especially older veterans) they are so grateful to be recognized!
What the Vietnam Vets suffered through was unimaginable and I feel deep sadness for how they were treated at the time and continue to be treated by a liberal military hating medical system. I will say that EVERY veteran volunteered knowing that they may have to pay the ultimate price at ANY time. Sadly, three of my shipmates did pay that price in April of 1988 due to a casualty aboard my submarine. Yet, their sacrifice went unnoticed and will continue to be because they died during a time of peace. The real problem here is the citizenry. We elect our representatives and things will continue to deteriorate until the people do something about it.
I am a Veteran of the VN war. I am a member of VVA, FRA, AmVets, and other women organizations. As a female Veteran I simply have not seen any successful attention to the Military or the Government in preventing sexual harrassment in the service. I came out of the USNavy in 1966 with PTSD and MST. At that time no one gave a crap just like they did to all of us from the Vietnam Era.
There are many people that go out of their way to thank us for our service, but we still have a long way to go. Many businesses give perks to the veterans today, and some will shy away from doing anything at all. Some say they do things, but when you get there, they have an excuse why they can’t do anything for the vets anymore. Typical demonrat liars.
Praise to all Veterans, their families, and selfless warriors who value life, love and serve our country with valor, compassion, and gratitude. Honestly, who in the current regime cares about US Veterans and our citizenry when the USAID FY 2022 budget is $58.5 billion for foreign health care, foreign humanitarians aid; “irregular“ immigration, etc? Yet, Obama’s “front man,” (president) Biden – aided and abetted by the perverted press, tech tyrants, complicit business entities, and illiberal democrats – is intensely executing his campaign promise: deliberately luring millions of (funded) illegal aliens/cartels into the country; exempting them from coercive mandates, while punishing citizens. How can Veterans or anyone else view this as anything but feigned compassion? Of the 5 presidents I served 1974 ~ 1994, the current unhappy regime is the most astonishing: dishonest, disturbing, and distressing. That said, with determination and humility, We’ll prevail over deceit, divisiveness, and hatred. We are free. Semper Fi.
Every time I see one of those wounded warrior project commercials of course donors and volunteers are doing wonderful things but why is such a charity even needed? Shouldn’t the federal government already meet all of those needs and more? Seems to me the government especially on the left would rather spend money fighting imaginary climate change or buying votes from people too lazy to work or here in this country illegally. That’s messed up.
One thing people don’t realize is the promises for Veterans keep slipping; they now have to have 148 dollars for the veteran and another 148 bill for the spouse to buy medicare part b. They were promised dental (need to buy to have), vision (need to buy to have). Medicare is possibly cheaper if they didn’t have a small pension from serving for decades (however, their benefit is big and there if they have a large bill only- the bill is then picked up).
current adminstration does nothing more than lip service. disgusting!
I am a Vietnam Veteran and my time in country was wasted when the pullout happened. I can’t even imagine what the Afghan service soldiers felt as their time was completely wasted, as well as civilian lives, when this debacle took place!
We owe our men and women in the military our very best. The families whose loved one didn’t come back have given their best already. I read more than one comment stating their service was in vain. I don’t really believe that. We will never know what plans or intentions dictators and terrorists abandoned when they saw the US committ their best citizens to a life threatening situation and those going, displaying selfless concern to protect not only each other but the civilians they encountered. I suspect more than a few low life leaders pretended support for our cause then scurried into the shadows. My father suffered all his life from what he witnessed in WI II and my brother suffer for Viet Nam but they both determined to raise a family and leave their children better off than they. What breaks my heart is seeing how socialists and the left are destroying the pride and integrity of the young who will never be the citizens as those who served this nation before them.
THANK YOU to ALL of my fellow Veterans! From a Marine Vet, (who also served in the AF, CG, and army). THANK YOU ALL for your honour, dedication, love of country, and service.
We have soldiers committing suicide daily, many are homeless & not getting the resources they need from VA hospitals soon enough. Although more awareness has been brought to this issue, the left “woke” people with their insane jealousy & hatred of people who have honor & integrity & a desire to serve their country & fellow man – (a foreign concept to the left, who only wants to be perceived as being helpful when in reality it’s dominance & control that the really want) are determined to downplay this situation to bring the country’s attention to their other agendas like climate change. By doing so they hope to allow more & more soldiers to die, & wipe out the history of this great nation & what we as a society & nation once were, under God, with liberty & justice for all.
A lot of lip service to veterans and I suppose that makes people feel good about themselves. I call bs. We spend so much money EVERYWHERE yet we must beg the public at large for housing. I guess I’m not too concerned with the treatment of we unwounded vets but the wounded, including their families, that treatment is pathetic.
I am a retired military professional with 27 years of service. I am concerned with the suicide rates of my military brothers and sisters returning from the Middle East wars.
I served in Vietnam and other areas of conflict. While the return of our troops from Vietnam was not what we wished I don’t remember the high rates of suicide among Vietnam troops. What is the difference today, why are so many of our people who have served in the Middle East unable to get their minds and lives straight and back on line?
These guys who have given so much deserve the support to survive and thrive and do not deserve to be discarded and deserted by the government they faithfully served.