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To: Libbyt who wrote (474435)	2/29/2012 4:54:00 AM
From: unclewest	4 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793896

I am probably one of many who feel that our Veterans should have the very best quality of medical care. Veteran's medical needs should be a top priority in our health care system. Unfortunately, it seems as if VA medical care is not a priority. I think VA health care is adequate. I'm not sure making it a higher priority (I suppose that means more money.) will make a significant difference. IMO the major unstated epidemic among combat wounded veterans is chronic and serious pain that worsens as injured bones and joints become significantly arthritic. The VA is very good at helping with managing that when needed. In my view some pain is ok. You know when you feel it that you are alive. American civilians have very high expectations for health care, maybe too too high. Any one of our VA clinics would be considered top shelf community medical care in any of the foreign places I've been to. American health care is focused on comfort and longevity. Comfort and longevity are not on my list of life goals. The bottom line on human life to me is described in this explanation offered by a retired SF friend. "We are all waiting in the same line to depart. We just don't know who is closest to the door today." When my turn comes, I don't want to think I should have spent more time waiting in line somewhere to see a doctor. I want to go out like SF taught me to live - kicking butts that need kicking, reaching out in significant ways to teach and assist others much less fortunate to care for themselves, and enjoying every moment even if it means I have the sniffles, a cough, or an ache or a pain. I am up to see the sun rise and set everyday. The sunrise reminds me to get going. The sunset reminds me that all good things have an end, but another new beginning is close. Today's sunrise is one hour and 55 minutes from now. I am ready for it.