Veterans make up one in four homeless people in the United States, though they are only 11 percent of the general adult population, according to a report to be released Thursday.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071108/ap_on_re_us/homeless_veterans
2007-11-07 12:30:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
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2007-11-07 14:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a veteran,
I have to wonder,
What does the government have to do, with me being homeless ?
No one ever promised veterans life long care, or life long housing.
Veterans have to get a job, just like anyone else.
Now Veterans were promised life long care, for injuries or illness's that are service connected.
But no one can make them seek care.
And to the poster who mentioned veterans benefits being cut.
Thats just not true.
The VA budget has increased 87% in the last 6 years.
From 47 billion to 88 billion dollars.
Thats after only increasing 30% the preceding 8 years.
Less than 1% of the VA case load and patients, are veterans from Iraq or Afghanistan.
2007-11-07 13:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some vets do slip thru the cracks. However, I am a vet and receive good care at our local Vet's clinic. I can't complain.
Ken S....get a brain. Your ignorance is showing. Is it possible in your world for someone to have an opinion without being branded a liberal or conservation? Sometimes it is better to be quiet and have people think you are a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Just a thought.
2007-11-07 12:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, another bunch of numbers that show we don't care aboout vets. When is someone going to start posting the positive numbers? Lke how many vets get treatment at VA clinics free of charge. How many billions are spent each year on upkeep and building new clinics. Or how about the Hundreds of Veterans outreach programs and offices around the country.
Do not tell me about vets not being treated fair or not being taken care of. Believe me we vets are well taken care of, better than most.
2007-11-07 12:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 10:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have several veterans in my family young and old. None are homeless. It all depends on the choices you make in life as far as financially and taking care of ones self physically and mentally. With that said, benefits for all veterans should be better.
2007-11-07 12:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by ks 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hey the libs have found a new talking point this is what the 5th tread on this subject the sheeple are on the march.
2007-11-07 12:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by ken s 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, It's pathetic. Some people run around telling Democrats that they don't support the troops and that they're traitors, etc. Then turn around and cut their benifits. Ridiculous.
2007-11-07 12:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by You 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Did someone just say homelessness was a choice?
Please tell me your kidding, right Sophia?
2007-11-07 12:40:37 · answer #9 · answered by David 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if we weren't spending $1 trillion to invade 3rd world countries that pose no threat to us instead of chasing down those who actually attacked us (Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida), we would have money to support the troops with.
2007-11-07 12:36:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋