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Demand Healthcare for Our Heroes
Target: U.S. Senate; House of RepresentativesSponsored by: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
The men and women who fight for our freedom and safety should NOT have to fight to get the healthcare they deserve.
More than 20,000 brave soldiers have been injured while serving in the current "war on terror." Despite these sacrifices, Congress recently tried to slash the budget for the VA's traumatic brain injury care and research centers that so many of our wounded troops are depending on. Congress needs to know that anything short of fully funded healthcare and benefits for our veterans is unacceptable.
Our veterans have earned the right to high quality healthcare. Sign the Healthcare for Our Heroes Petition to demand that Congress hold up its end of the bargain and provide full funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits.
More than 20,000 brave soldiers have been injured while serving in the current "war on terror." Despite these sacrifices, Congress recently tried to slash the budget for the VA's traumatic brain injury care and research centers that so many of our wounded troops are depending on. Congress needs to know that anything short of fully funded healthcare and benefits for our veterans is unacceptable.
Our veterans have earned the right to high quality healthcare. Sign the Healthcare for Our Heroes Petition to demand that Congress hold up its end of the bargain and provide full funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits.
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# 350:
9:45 am PDT, Oct 20,
Faith Johnson, Massachusetts
I believe it is an outrage to withdraw care from veterans. We ask them to risk their lives for us. We must support them even if is means a raise in taxes.
I believe it is an outrage to withdraw care from veterans. We ask them to risk their lives for us. We must support them even if is means a raise in taxes.
# 349:
9:45 am PDT, Oct 20,
DOROTHY COCHRAN, Georgia
I have a husband and son that are Veterans. They did their duty--now our gov. should do theirs. My husband and son work and strugle to make ends meet for their families. They served to protect those in the gov. just as they did for the everyday person. We as Americans expect our gov. to hold up their end of the bargain, and quite trying to change the rules!!
I have a husband and son that are Veterans. They did their duty--now our gov. should do theirs. My husband and son work and strugle to make ends meet for their families. They served to protect those in the gov. just as they did for the everyday person. We as Americans expect our gov. to hold up their end of the bargain, and quite trying to change the rules!!
# 348:
9:45 am PDT, Oct 20,
Annie White, Mississippi
# 347:
9:45 am PDT, Oct 20,
Dave Peterson, Illinois
# 346:
9:44 am PDT, Oct 20,
Linda Mccord, Arizona
# 345:
9:44 am PDT, Oct 20,
Sandra Beck, Missouri
# 344:
9:44 am PDT, Oct 20,
Janell Williams, California
# 343:
9:43 am PDT, Oct 20,
Greta Guarton, New York
# 342:
9:43 am PDT, Oct 20,
Randall Rogers, Massachusetts
You treat them like pawns you can at least give them as good of benifits as you get for sitting on your butt
You treat them like pawns you can at least give them as good of benifits as you get for sitting on your butt
# 341:
9:43 am PDT, Oct 20,
Sue Richard, Kentucky
# 340:
9:43 am PDT, Oct 20,
Name not displayed, Virginia
They should stop giving themselves raises,and put the money towards veterns healthcare.
They should stop giving themselves raises,and put the money towards veterns healthcare.
# 339:
9:42 am PDT, Oct 20,
Name not displayed, California
# 338:
9:42 am PDT, Oct 20,
Kathleen Potterfield, New York
Whether your for or against the war on terroism has nothing to do with the care that men who have put their lives on the line to protect this country deserve. If we can't take good care of our own why are we letting so many immigrants come into this country many of whom may even be deserving veterens. The difference is they have selected this country as their own and take some responsibility for it. Too many immigrants come here only for the benefits it provides them. Their country is where they were born. They intend to go home at some point, taking with them some or a lot of what they have earned here. This is not patriotism. Let us take proper care of committed americans. Have any of you ever seen Soilent Green a movie of some years back. Well if we keep going the way we are with immigration don't think it couldn't happen here. We pay our servicemen little enough. Let's at least send them the message that we appreciate and honor them by providing them at the very least decent medical coverage.
Whether your for or against the war on terroism has nothing to do with the care that men who have put their lives on the line to protect this country deserve. If we can't take good care of our own why are we letting so many immigrants come into this country many of whom may even be deserving veterens. The difference is they have selected this country as their own and take some responsibility for it. Too many immigrants come here only for the benefits it provides them. Their country is where they were born. They intend to go home at some point, taking with them some or a lot of what they have earned here. This is not patriotism. Let us take proper care of committed americans. Have any of you ever seen Soilent Green a movie of some years back. Well if we keep going the way we are with immigration don't think it couldn't happen here. We pay our servicemen little enough. Let's at least send them the message that we appreciate and honor them by providing them at the very least decent medical coverage.
# 337:
9:42 am PDT, Oct 20,
Richard Hollister, Arizona
They put their life on the line for this country, there for they deserve high quality healthcare.
They put their life on the line for this country, there for they deserve high quality healthcare.
# 336:
9:42 am PDT, Oct 20,
Dave Morrison, Kentucky
It saddens me to no end that Congress says that they "support the troops", and can pull a stunt like this...Maybe Congress should "deploy" overseas and fight these wars...I'd support that!!
It saddens me to no end that Congress says that they "support the troops", and can pull a stunt like this...Maybe Congress should "deploy" overseas and fight these wars...I'd support that!!
# 335:
9:42 am PDT, Oct 20,
Jacqueline Brown, Kentucky
# 334:
9:41 am PDT, Oct 20,
Joseph Kinchen, Tennessee
These soliders have risked their lives for the U.S.A. why not help them now when they need it? DON'T ACT LIKE ANIMALS!!
These soliders have risked their lives for the U.S.A. why not help them now when they need it? DON'T ACT LIKE ANIMALS!!
# 333:
9:41 am PDT, Oct 20,
Rhea Meadow, Maine
Any person that has fought for this country, derserves to have high quality healthcare,bottom line!
Any person that has fought for this country, derserves to have high quality healthcare,bottom line!
# 332:
9:41 am PDT, Oct 20,
John Arthur, Kentucky
You ask our troops to fight a war, where there is no defined enemy. Then you want to take away health care when they are injured. How about you give up your right to your free medical treatment.
You ask our troops to fight a war, where there is no defined enemy. Then you want to take away health care when they are injured. How about you give up your right to your free medical treatment.
# 331:
9:41 am PDT, Oct 20,
Name not displayed, Kansas
They serve any time some idiot in authority says they have to and they do it weather they think the cause is just or not. They think they're doing thier duty to our country and they get repaid by you morons taking away everything that is owed them. It's time the "greatest country in the world" started acting like it!
They serve any time some idiot in authority says they have to and they do it weather they think the cause is just or not. They think they're doing thier duty to our country and they get repaid by you morons taking away everything that is owed them. It's time the "greatest country in the world" started acting like it!
# 330:
9:41 am PDT, Oct 20,
Sharon Smith, New York
# 329:
9:41 am PDT, Oct 20,
Cathy Roach, Ohio
# 328:
9:41 am PDT, Oct 20,
Myrna Ulrich, Wisconsin
# 327:
9:40 am PDT, Oct 20,
William Beverley-Blanco, Georgia
Of all deserving citizens, Veterans and especially those injured and maimed, are the most deserving of our sacrifices for they have made thiers. It is unconscionable to do anything but full funding-Would you cut your Healthcare benefits? Why cut/underfund theirs?!! Take the funds out of PORK FAT!
Of all deserving citizens, Veterans and especially those injured and maimed, are the most deserving of our sacrifices for they have made thiers. It is unconscionable to do anything but full funding-Would you cut your Healthcare benefits? Why cut/underfund theirs?!! Take the funds out of PORK FAT!
# 326:
9:40 am PDT, Oct 20,
Charles Enebrad, South Carolina
Veterans have done so much for America. It's time to give them something back!
Veterans have done so much for America. It's time to give them something back!
# 325:
9:40 am PDT, Oct 20,
Krystina Bair, Washington
My grandfather, Vincent L. Aiken, was a gunner in WWII. He got the Veteran's care he deserved as a result of defending this country. Our government has a responsibility to protect those who've protected us. I don't necessarily agree with this current war, but the men and women we have put into harm's way need the coverage that Veteran's healthcare and benefits give them. A lot of money has been spent to put them over there, resulting in their injury and death! Don't cut the funding where it is needed the most - to help them after the fact.
My grandfather, Vincent L. Aiken, was a gunner in WWII. He got the Veteran's care he deserved as a result of defending this country. Our government has a responsibility to protect those who've protected us. I don't necessarily agree with this current war, but the men and women we have put into harm's way need the coverage that Veteran's healthcare and benefits give them. A lot of money has been spent to put them over there, resulting in their injury and death! Don't cut the funding where it is needed the most - to help them after the fact.
# 324:
9:40 am PDT, Oct 20,
Robert Bolender, California
This issue doesn't need any explanation. What is wrong with you people. Why don't you have Haliburton pony up some extra money for this since they're reaping all the benefits. Congress should be ashamed.
This issue doesn't need any explanation. What is wrong with you people. Why don't you have Haliburton pony up some extra money for this since they're reaping all the benefits. Congress should be ashamed.
# 323:
9:39 am PDT, Oct 20,
John Harvey, Pennsylvania
# 322:
9:39 am PDT, Oct 20,
Reed Stahl, Arizona
We veterans deserve better care than we are receiving. Republicans must immediately fund the VA so that claims can be processed in a more timely fashion. At many VA Medical Centers, waits for service are just too long. We taxpayers insist that Congress adequately fund the VA NOW!
We veterans deserve better care than we are receiving. Republicans must immediately fund the VA so that claims can be processed in a more timely fashion. At many VA Medical Centers, waits for service are just too long. We taxpayers insist that Congress adequately fund the VA NOW!
# 321:
9:39 am PDT, Oct 20,
Paula LaRue, Arizona
# 320:
9:39 am PDT, Oct 20,
DAWN M MILLER, Florida
Is it bad enough you take benefits away from the people who have services in passed wars but now you want to take more. It is sad that the riches country in the world treats their soldiers like machinery.
Is it bad enough you take benefits away from the people who have services in passed wars but now you want to take more. It is sad that the riches country in the world treats their soldiers like machinery.
# 319:
9:39 am PDT, Oct 20,
Name not displayed, South Carolina
# 318:
9:39 am PDT, Oct 20,
Joseph Werzinski, Pennsylvania
# 317:
9:39 am PDT, Oct 20,
Diane Wilcox, Wisconsin
If congress can find a way to fund it's own healthcare and the 'war on terror' it would be unconscionable to not fund care for those who are on the front lines of this war and all other conflicts. They take on defending congress and the rest of us. This shouldn't even be an issue. Shame on congress and all other influence peddlers for looking rob our service men and women!
If congress can find a way to fund it's own healthcare and the 'war on terror' it would be unconscionable to not fund care for those who are on the front lines of this war and all other conflicts. They take on defending congress and the rest of us. This shouldn't even be an issue. Shame on congress and all other influence peddlers for looking rob our service men and women!
# 316:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Laura Barwick, North Carolina
Shameful to send the bright future of our country to fight for the uncertain future of our country only to have them return to a bleak future with health problems and without the help they were promised.
Shameful to send the bright future of our country to fight for the uncertain future of our country only to have them return to a bleak future with health problems and without the help they were promised.
# 315:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Name not displayed, New York
It is a disgrace that health care for servicemembers is being cut. When a servicemember is injured in the line of duty, the *least* the government can do is provide all the quality care that servicemember needs. Anyone who votes to cut funding for them is without honor and should resign in shame immediately. (I am not holding my breath.)
It is a disgrace that health care for servicemembers is being cut. When a servicemember is injured in the line of duty, the *least* the government can do is provide all the quality care that servicemember needs. Anyone who votes to cut funding for them is without honor and should resign in shame immediately. (I am not holding my breath.)
# 314:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Jean Lampman, Ohio
Don't forget those who laid down their lives for us and our freedom.
Don't forget those who laid down their lives for us and our freedom.
# 313:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Phil Dragotto, California
The men and women of our Military Forces deserve the best medical care available in the Country. They are the people who have made the most supreme sacrifices for our Country. They are the people who deserve the best chance at living the so called American Dream. They, more than anyone deserve all the medical attention, both physical and psychological than any one. Please don't let our leaders send them to war, and then turn away from them when they need help. I demand the best Healthcare for our Veterans - no matter the cost. This is the most important ting we can do to show our gratitude and compassion for thses people.
The men and women of our Military Forces deserve the best medical care available in the Country. They are the people who have made the most supreme sacrifices for our Country. They are the people who deserve the best chance at living the so called American Dream. They, more than anyone deserve all the medical attention, both physical and psychological than any one. Please don't let our leaders send them to war, and then turn away from them when they need help. I demand the best Healthcare for our Veterans - no matter the cost. This is the most important ting we can do to show our gratitude and compassion for thses people.
# 312:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Ralph Werner, California
How backwards can this nation get? Sending it's youth and future into the grist mill of battle under false pretenses and then not providing for the healthcare needs of those who are injured in the pusuit of the govenments policies. What kind of barnarians have been elected into office. You vote yourselves payraises while denying the poorest an increase in minimum wage, then give yourselves the best of health care while looking for ways to deny those who suffer the most grievous and catastrophic of injuries doing you bidding the same level of care you provide yourselves! And this from a body made up of conservatives who claim moral authority based upon their religious convictions (Christians). No wonder I do not accept or support any theological ideas as valid. It is all Bovine feces and so are those who extoll it's vitues, especislly the republican congress and the Bush administration.
How backwards can this nation get? Sending it's youth and future into the grist mill of battle under false pretenses and then not providing for the healthcare needs of those who are injured in the pusuit of the govenments policies. What kind of barnarians have been elected into office. You vote yourselves payraises while denying the poorest an increase in minimum wage, then give yourselves the best of health care while looking for ways to deny those who suffer the most grievous and catastrophic of injuries doing you bidding the same level of care you provide yourselves! And this from a body made up of conservatives who claim moral authority based upon their religious convictions (Christians). No wonder I do not accept or support any theological ideas as valid. It is all Bovine feces and so are those who extoll it's vitues, especislly the republican congress and the Bush administration.
# 311:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Corinna Saiz, New Mexico
# 310:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
June Larson, South Carolina
# 309:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Natalie Randle, Texas
# 308:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Kelly McCorry, Pennsylvania
# 307:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Jim Cole III, Mississippi
What more could you ask of a person than to die for their country
What more could you ask of a person than to die for their country
# 306:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Mona Mandall, Florida
Anything less that the highest quality medical care would be obscene.
Anything less that the highest quality medical care would be obscene.
# 305:
9:38 am PDT, Oct 20,
Gayla H. Buccino, Texas
# 304:
9:37 am PDT, Oct 20,
Name not displayed, Florida
It is disgraceful that we can ask our soldiers to risk their lives and limbs but cannot be there for them when their service is done. Stop the war and give our troops and families the monetary and medical benefits they deserve!!!
It is disgraceful that we can ask our soldiers to risk their lives and limbs but cannot be there for them when their service is done. Stop the war and give our troops and families the monetary and medical benefits they deserve!!!
# 303:
9:37 am PDT, Oct 20,
Robyn Erler, California
# 302:
9:37 am PDT, Oct 20,
Tanya Higgins, Colorado
# 301:
9:37 am PDT, Oct 20,
Jessie Galofaro, Texas