We all know about the abuses within the Veterans Administration and the terrible conditions at the VA hospital. We also heard the government's moves to censor soldiers serving in Iraq. Now there's a new insult.
The White House has rejected a 3.5% pay increase for troops, claiming they are already well paid--though their salaries are below civilian pay. I'm all for cutting back on government spending, but VA executives just received large, undeserved bonuses. Why not give the money to the people who are actually doing the work.
I strongly oppose the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But if you do send troops to fight in unjust wars, shouldn't you at least make sure they and their families are treated well?
"Support the Troops" is just another example of government rhetoric. It sounds nice, but where's the beef?
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