As a vet, Dave, feel your pain and my friend I know you deserve better. I feel anyone who has been in harms way or taken the pledge to do so and stood a post deserves the benefits they fully earned. Selfless service is one thing that above and beyond all, should be recognized and rewarded, lest our county see shortfalls in those willing to bear arms in the future.

Above and beyond that, how will we ever have creditability with our troops again. The soldiers since 911 have heard ever politician and president promise them unparalleled and exceptional support for their contributions in defense of our country, and with many still in office who made those statements, now they propose to withdraw that support.

To fund the vets programs, make Chrysler and Chevy pay back their debts early, and increase their interest rates. I'd say remove the tax reductions for all Americans, and let us all pay a little more, instead of making those who served pay again for serving their country. No, I don't like my money going to taxes, but as a vet, and having pledged to cover my buddies back in more than one foxhole, I'll shoulder my part to be sure we can all honor our promises.