Curious what you think about this...
PRESIDENT'S "DISGRACEFUL" TREATMENT OF TROOPS/VETS
Yesterday at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, President Bush thanked American soldiers
for their service, saying, "In the war, America depends on our military to
meet the dangers abroad and to keep our country safe. The American people
appreciate this sacrifice." And while this tribute is heartwarming, it has
not been matched with the kind of resources that show appreciation. On the
contrary, President Bush has refused to adequately fund some of the most
important priorities to soldiers, veterans and their families.
Last year, while troops were at war, the president proposed slashing $1.5
billion from military family housing and tried to "roll back recent modest
increases" in bonuses paid to soldiers serving in combat zones. Meanwhile,
the president refused to extend the child tax credit to one million children
living in military and veteran families.
And this year the misleading is only getting worse. While the president
rambles on about how much he appreciates troops and veterans, Congressional
Quarterly reported on February 4th that Bush's own Secretary for Veterans
Affairs told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that the president rejected a
desperate request for $1.2 billion in funding needed for veterans' health
care. Many lawmakers said the president's decision "only proved the
administration's disinterest in supporting veterans' programs." The Veterans
of Foreign Wars issued a statement after receiving the White House's budget,
calling it "disgraceful" and saying it was a "disgrace and a sham." |
