Why are our war heroes and vets treated so poorly? Even government officials disrespect them.

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:12:28 -0400

why are our defenders treated so bad?

Response by SFC Joey Yok made Apr 23 at 2015 3:20 PM

SFC Joey Yok — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:20:08 -0400

They disrespect us because they dont know what we've been through! Most of them were born with a silver spoon in their mouth and will NEVER serve in the military! But I bet if they walked a mile or take a PT testbin our shoes..they will see differently! Most of them would tap out after a field problem!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 3:21 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:21:02 -0400

I am not a war hero, but I am a vet. Honestly, the only places I have been treated badly was San Francisco during the Vietnam war, and by the VA after retirement.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Apr 23 at 2015 3:22 PM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:22:01 -0400

I believe that since so little people chose to serve our Country most have no understanding of the life in the military. They fear what they do not understand.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Apr 23 at 2015 3:22 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:22:41 -0400

Envy and jealousy...

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 3:28 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:28:06 -0400

And just maybe it is because some of our leaders show disrespect. Remember the candidate that told his kid to do well in school or he would have to join the military like those guys (pointed to some uniformed members.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Apr 23 at 2015 3:29 PM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:29:48 -0400

97 members of the next session of Congress will have served in the U.S. military. That means less than 18 percent of the new congressional delegation served in the armed forces.

World War II veteran, a POW survivor Franky T. Respicio once said, “No greater sacrifice for love of country than to serve her faithfully by joining the military.”

We have very little veteran's in Government these day's as mentioned above.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 3:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:31:31 -0400

It seems to me that 99% of elected officials give lip service to Veterans, and wouldn't dream of disrespecting Veterans by word. Deeds are another matter though, our political system favors those who can buy influence. Congress has no problem passing tax cuts for trust fund babies, even while they reduce funding for the VA. The answer is to get money out of politics, until that happens most politicians will remain deaf to the needs of veterans.

Response by SGT S Sharpless made Apr 23 at 2015 4:36 PM

SGT S Sharpless — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:36:35 -0400

I often wonder the same thing. It truly saddens me.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 23 at 2015 6:16 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:16:27 -0400

I have seen injured soldiers treated poorly by a SL, 1SG, CPT, 2 GS-5s, and a MAJ Caseworker at the WTU at Ft Riley, KS. I know because it was me who was ill treated. They acted like the WTU was a factory, and for some odd reason people get a sense of power which makes their brains devoid of compassion. The VA has always been good to me. Oh and the BN CO was not very bright.