Attention Military Retirees

[Grumpy]

First off, I want to thank Peter for making this post stick on top of the board. I feel it is very important for as many people as possible to see it and keeping it on top will help to do that.

Second, so far this is going fine and the two posts above are good ones; however, last night I got to thinking about how some posts start out good and end up in a political free for all, or deteriorate into something else. Before that happens, I want to ask everyone:

PLEASE DO NOT TURN THIS POST INTO A POLITICAL THING!!

What I have written above is not the first time this has happened, under both Democrats and Repulicans, and I am sure it won't be the last time, even if we can prevent cuts this time.

Grumpy

[Dave Stewart]

Grumpy..thanks for putting this out there for folks to read. As you said, these attacks on our veterans benefits have been going on for a long time by both parties. This country has a record of not taking care of the folks that served, especially disabled veterans and retired folks that spend most of their productive life in defense of the nation. This is especially so at the end of major conflicts...we as veterans must be diligent in our fight to keep those benefits we have earned and fight for those that come after us.
Dave Stewart MSG (Ret)

[Bobby Headrick]

I salute all you that have served, yes vets deserve better than they get esp the ones who gave limb and life or are coming back in a stuper. These guys risk their lives every day and when they get home, well some of you know how they are treated. The gov needs to step up for vets as they are the ones who give us gov anyway, their blood and time is what has keep this country alive and they deserve the best, my dad is a navy vet, and I am proud of him for serving and honored to be his son. Thanks to all you vets

[Grumpy]

Peter, thanks again for holding this on top. I hope all of the military people that need to see it have seen it and now it can float down with the rest of the posts.

Grumpy