I am a British veteran of ww11 with multiple spinal injury suffered while serving in the Med
Jan 1945 I am still fighting The Veterans Agency
for justice in this matter I have 9 original xray film from 1945
2006-07-20 06:23:42 · 8 answers · asked by ronald s o 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Hi there Ron, 1st thanks for your contribution to our freedom, without the effort and brave actions of those like yourself we would be lost.
Unfortunately, I believe the Gov's across the world have forgotten such contributions, and find it easier to neglect those who deserve financial and medical care. It's cheaper for them to hope that natural attrition will assist them.
It's not just the Brits, its global to a certain extent.
Im an Aussie, and always stand in respect on Anzac day as well as 11/11.
I wish you well and suggest you take any lack of consideration to human rights if you consider yourself hard done by.
Hats off, and remember those who have fallen before us.
2006-07-20 06:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because we have a culture based on greed and not enough people stop to think how lucky they are to live in a free society. I'm not old enough to remember WW2 but I'm sure if the same thing were to happen now we wouldn't stand a chance as there is absolutely no community spirit anymore. Men wouldn't enlist because they would have to have their £50 hair cuts shaved off. Everyone is out for themselves, and if you can't keep up, tough. That's what Mrs Thatcher taught us, wasn't it?
2006-07-20 13:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by Bum Gravy. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect it's purely money, Sorry.
Two generations of young men gave themselves to those wars for the good of the country. Unfortunately the country was forced to bankrupt itself to fight those same wars. The casualty list was horrendous.
The money just wasn't there, then.
It is now, and long standing policy should be changed, now that through time the government has avoided their responsibilities to most them.
We should most definitely ensure that those few remainder never have a worry for the rest of their lives.
2006-07-20 13:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your British and you do get a lot of help,think of the cost of looking after many more, theres many could do with more help,who is going to pay towards your help, taxes are high and for those that can afford to pay more and still live here pay a lot more, you did a grand job fighting for our freedom in world war 11, it would be different,no pay no home
2006-07-20 13:34:42 · answer #4 · answered by angie n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ronald, clad to see you are still with us. we must never forget the brave people that died and survived the wars. i am a Vet and receive a war pension so i know what it is like with the veterans agency. Go to your local ssafa office. they should be able to help.
2006-07-20 13:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by beckham_2_rooney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are quick to sign you up as cannon fodder but they won't pay if you survive
2006-07-20 13:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the youngsters do not learn history.they not proud for the past and the nation,they don't respect the flag and they don't know the national anthem. they don't....................want to be British
2006-07-20 13:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by yiannis the greek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause your just a number.
2006-07-20 13:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by Richard_917 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋