What happened to the VA system? Walter Reed? What about quickly diagnosing head injuries & providing rehabilitation?
2007-03-14 13:15:26 · 8 answers · asked by kobacker59 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
supporting the troops only goes as far as telling them they are doing a good job in Iraq and that that conflict is meaningful in some altruistic way. Once thats done they are pretty much done supporting the troops. Taking care of them after they have taken the bullet is not a major concern for GWB.
2007-03-14 13:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
If we take a step back, we could ask first with the 'billions' budgeted for the 'war', why are there stories of troops having to buy their own gear, not enough back-up and inferior weapons M-16 to enemies AK-47. The M-16 1's(whatever) cannot blow a door out, necessary in raiding spots but instead had to send someone in usually to get 'blown away'. I heard a troop ask Rummy about getting the necessary body armor they were short of and Rummy actually harshly responded by saying they should make do with what the army is has no matter what and keep going. Now no one can ask to see where all the billions have landed b/c that is 'black' area classified of course.
2007-03-14 20:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the Republicans, who were in control of Congress from 1994 until this last election. The appropriations for veterans and the VA has gone down under their watch, and no investigatory hearings were held about the problems, either.
2007-03-14 20:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by KCBA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Walter Reed is but one hospital in a huge network. The VA hospital in TX where my father was, was very nice.
2007-03-14 20:38:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The V.A. hospitals are now starting to diagnose the TBI(Traumatic Brain Injury).They just finishing training all medical staff to recognize and treat T.B.I. They are also providing rehabilitation.I believe that they were unprepared for the amount of casualties coming in to be treated.I work for the V.A.system,and I can tell you for certainty that there is TOO MUCH PAPERWORK! TOO MUCH RED TAPE!
2007-03-14 20:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by Student 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you see, the government is so busy paying themselves, that means all of our representitives, that there wasnt any money to improve walter reed. it wasnt on the top of anyones list until the news busted them. i bet a lot of people tried to get improvements and went through so much red tape bull crap that nothing got done. well, i bet it gets done now, cuz the world is watching.
2007-03-14 20:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by hammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This problem has gone on for years. It started way before this administration took over. That said, I agree with you that since we are at war, these particular situations and facilities should have been looked at and in the process of being corrected, at least, long before now.
2007-03-14 20:21:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are too busy providing for illegals and lazy welfare people!!! IT IS DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-14 20:26:27 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Bellows 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋