Posted on Sep 25, 2023
Almost 1.5 million vets don’t have enough to eat and many aren’t seeking help, study finds
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Almost 1.5 million vets don’t have enough to eat and many aren’t seeking help, study finds
MY SAY: This problem belies a much bigger issue: Caring for Veterans. Caring isn't just a medical issue, it means the TOTAL CARE of the veteran. Housing, food, clothing, medical, psychological, social care. And this means federally funded retirement villages in the south and southwest. Contract out to proven corporations that already run successful retirement villages for 55 and ups.
MY SAY: This problem belies a much bigger issue: Caring for Veterans. Caring isn't just a medical issue, it means the TOTAL CARE of the veteran. Housing, food, clothing, medical, psychological, social care. And this means federally funded retirement villages in the south and southwest. Contract out to proven corporations that already run successful retirement villages for 55 and ups.
Almost 1.5 million vets don’t have enough to eat and many aren’t seeking help, study finds
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Veterans Affairs (VA)
DoD
Food/Chow
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I know I am in the minority here, especially on RP. But that doesn't mean I am wrong.....
What duty do we have to these vets? And when does that duty end? I am trying to be neither heartless, nor crass. But does one or two hitches in the service then entitle someone to a lifetime of support from the government?
I am not talking about compensation or treatment for service-connected injuries or illnesses - that is present trhough VA. I am not talking about retirement for longevity and fidelity. That is present as well. I am not talking about caring for the family after one gives their life for the country, either.
We are talking about undefined, undetermined, unpromised, and (apparently) unending benefits to provide food, home, living expenses - and who knows what else. Because someone once served for a few years. And they were paid for their service already.
Do I care? Yes, I care. Will I help a brother out? Sure. Do I think our government has an unending requirement to care for veterans beyond the aforementioned VA care and disability? No. No they do not.
What duty do we have to these vets? And when does that duty end? I am trying to be neither heartless, nor crass. But does one or two hitches in the service then entitle someone to a lifetime of support from the government?
I am not talking about compensation or treatment for service-connected injuries or illnesses - that is present trhough VA. I am not talking about retirement for longevity and fidelity. That is present as well. I am not talking about caring for the family after one gives their life for the country, either.
We are talking about undefined, undetermined, unpromised, and (apparently) unending benefits to provide food, home, living expenses - and who knows what else. Because someone once served for a few years. And they were paid for their service already.
Do I care? Yes, I care. Will I help a brother out? Sure. Do I think our government has an unending requirement to care for veterans beyond the aforementioned VA care and disability? No. No they do not.
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