What are you willing to become politically active about? What does it take for you to take action?

2014-11-13T18:56:05-05:00

When are you willing to get more involved at the local/state level? When are you willing to write your Congressman/Senator?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 13 at 2014 7:05 PM

2014-11-13T19:05:49-05:00

I'm always writing them to support VA benefits. Don't want them to forget us especially since only one out of the four of them has served.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 7:05 PM

2014-11-13T19:05:27-05:00

SGM Private RallyPoint Member, they say all politics is local, and I would add personal. When it comes to the topic of veterans benefits - especially health care - and taking those benefits away or threatening to take them away ... Well, that just fuels my coals! And I'll get on the horn, sign petitions, write letters. I have done that a lot for those "promised" benefits. They touch me personally, so I'm highly motivated to get politically engaged.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 7:50 PM

2014-11-13T19:50:00-05:00

I have emailed our senators before about gun control and VA issues. But I can't think of a time when I didn't receive a responce that blows smoke or is just mirrors.

Response by SGT Nia Chiaraluce made Feb 9 at 2015 1:41 PM

2015-02-09T13:41:12-05:00

Education VA benefits and Employment issues. Suggestive ways to address the pay issues regarding the Post 911 GI Bill, the main reason being some service members like my husband went months in the beginning of his degree without the VA paying the school. I have seen a declination in employment opportunities for service members that have been deployed as well. The issue I would want to address is how we can alleviate stigma towards those of us who have multiple deployments that don’t have PTSD.