I am a veteran. And Veterans of all wars are my
brothers and sisters. But let’s not get distracted
here. The WW-II memorial was closed –
and that is regrettable; but in the totality of things this is a non-starter.
The Republicans have refused
to fund the Veterans Administration at a rate to cover the increases due to
vets returning from two simultaneous wars.
Services have been cut back
over the past year; and now due to the government shutdown VA staff is being
furloughed starting today. The local
regional office in Rumford ,
Maine
So let’s stop bemoaning the
parks and monuments closings that are inconvenience peoples vacation plans.
The whole country is taking a
hit, and a photo-op of Michelle Bachman and the rest of the Mickey Mouse Club
escorting WW-II vets past the barriers at the memorial was a disservice to all
veterans.
the Ol’Buzzard
