Except WWII, and the GI Bill. Many Vietnam vets are homeless. Looks like they're being joined by Iraq vets. Am Revolution, Civil War, World War I, American vets got jacksh*t near as I can tell. But maybe you Yahoo Answer people can show me I'm wrong, which, honest, I would like to be.
2007-12-07 19:44:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
When I joined the Army in 1981, I wasn't promised much and didn't ask for much. Since I will retire, all I expect is to receive the benefits (pension, health care, etc.) that I was promised when I retire. I feel that I have earned those.
No one ever promised me a home for the rest of my life if I completed one successful, three-year tour of duty in the Army.
In my opinion, as harsh as it sounds, you get what you earn. This goes for Vets as well as everyone else.
2007-12-07 21:03:00 · answer #1 · answered by Smoker06 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Braz50:
I was able to attend college also under the GI BIll in 1974, It was still in effect then to all Vietnam Veterans. The only problem I had was that I had a 10% disability rating that was taken away when Reagen shifted it to the social security fund. I'll get it back next year when I retire.....I am invited to an elementary school almost every year to join in festivities for Veterans Day, It is heart warming and greatly appreciated.
2007-12-10 04:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just see the movie Born on the 4th of July and you get a pretty good look at how our Vietnam Vets and pretty much all our vets have been treated. And even now the healthcare for them is sub-standard at best. Your absolutely right, vets have been getting the shaft since the revolutionary war. I just don't understand it. Makes me sick.
And Dash I have no problem with the VA either but they are underfunded and overloaded and where does that all stem from?
2007-12-07 20:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by g_insane 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no guaranty that you will make it in America; that goes for veterans too(I am a former Marine).
America does honor and provide service for it veterans, I wish we could do a better job but there are many people working hard to make the situation better.
The Veterans Administration people are always an easy target but I know many of them and they are very dedicated people.
2007-12-07 20:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
America must give importance to veterans by giving them more pension because they spent the best of the lives for the country.
2007-12-07 19:56:20 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋