FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Veteran’s Deserve Better!

It’s easy for us to sit at home chillin on the couch watching TV, movies or the news oblivious to the state of affairs within our country and those abroad. The banter plays rampant within the Democrapic Party while mum’s the word on the Repugnatcan Party. While the polls show Bush’s disapproval rating is at an all-time high, less focus seems to be the order of the day when it comes to recognizing Congress’ approval rating is at an all-time low. Democraps run the show in Washington but act like grade schoolers gone wild! Are these guys the same guys that want their, sorry OUR President elect to be a Democrap? One shudders at the thought.

But, I’ll give it to one Democratic Senator. And that’s Sen. Jim Webb of VA. He’s sponsoring a bill that would improve GI Bill college benefits so that many of our troops returning from combat might receive the same level of support their grandfathers received after WWII.

There are those who feel we can’t afford to be too generous. If we improve an education benefit for them, too many would opt for a life on college campuses instead of reenlisting or multiple tours. A study cites that 16% would decide to leave the military after their initial tour of duty. But what they fail to acknowledge is that in the same study, approximately 16% additional enlistments could be expected as well. Our military is all-volunteer and despite what we read in the papers and the extreme pressures of multiple deployments, our combat soldiers’ morale remains high. This loyalty is worthy of a country returning that appreciation through rewarding them in this manner for their sacrifices. With all other positive considerations in mind, improving the GI Bill to today’s standards can’t be of any great threat to our current enlistment statistics.

What really hurts about this attitude is that it’s one that’s shared by one of the Presidential candidates. John McCain is the last guy I’d figure would not be interested in improving this bill. Technically, his veteran status is no different than today’s US soldier. How can he or the majority of our congressmen not support this bill while posing for photo-ops with our soldiers and beginning and ending speeches with “Support the Troops”?

This needs to be an issue addressed by the presidential candidates and their support for or against this bill should be explained without spin. As a public servant of this capacity, they owe it to us to get out of this mindless zone of zombies and wake up to the oath they took. And if this is something we as American Citizens support, we should sound off, every one of us and demand they follow through with the will of “We the People”.

This is a topic that falls in line with this suddenly new word spit out called “change”. If these candidates are truly committed to change, then they need to live it rather than brag on it. Our troops are fighting a war started on their watch. They need to see it through by doing the right thing for the American Soldier instead of pursuing their own interests and we need to encourage them diligently while we enjoy our freedoms back home. Never forget that our Military is watching our backs and keeping the torch of freedom burning brightly for us all. This is one courageous way to show our gratitude in return.

Till next month, Ride Safe, Ride Free, but just Ride! God Bless America, our Troops and Their Families!

Nappy

nappy69@bellsouth.net

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