tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post5823426784652016617..comments2023-11-05T06:51:51.312-06:00Comments on Here Comes Johnny Yen Again...: Armistice Day and The Road AheadJohnny Yenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06561248220244037567noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-46700900598688722172007-11-12T11:46:00.000-06:002007-11-12T11:46:00.000-06:00A fantastic post. Veterans have gotten the short e...A fantastic post. Veterans have gotten the short end of the stick in countless wars. While i don't expect this one to be any different i am sadly not surprised. I agree that not only should they be taken care of for life but also have access to the best care possible.Foofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490919763408427647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-36718659335942493202007-11-12T10:01:00.000-06:002007-11-12T10:01:00.000-06:00W continues to try and shave off funds from health...W continues to try and shave off funds from health care for these vets who need benefits, all trying to get more money to throw into that cesspool of a war.<BR/><BR/>It just sickens me more and more...SkylersDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264164502733912326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-87862490794112695472007-11-12T08:42:00.000-06:002007-11-12T08:42:00.000-06:00Johnny, I'll tell you what's totally infuriating t...Johnny, I'll tell you what's totally infuriating to me. Over the last decade or so they have closed Veteran's hospitals at an alarming rate. When we lived in California our next door neighbor, an elderly gentleman (90+ years old WWII vet), needed healthcare. Up until that point, he had been able to go to the VA in San Francisco, which was close to his home and was easily accessible for him. They closed it. This turned his half hour trip to a nearly two hour trip. Keep in mind, this is someone in a metropolitan area. In my mind, these people should be able to go to any hospital they wish for all treatment with the same level of benefits. It's sick.Tenacious Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133857720793708520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-70170804118381604822007-11-11T23:15:00.000-06:002007-11-11T23:15:00.000-06:00Infuriating is definitely the right word here. Man...Infuriating is definitely the right word here. Man, what I wouldn't give to send W. to the front line for hopes of changing his perspective.GETkristiLOVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873004576844292852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33543511.post-35410795794515045562007-11-11T17:34:00.000-06:002007-11-11T17:34:00.000-06:00Thanks for this post, JY. When we lived in Connec...Thanks for this post, JY. When we lived in Connecticut there was a parade. I remember my mom giving me a wonderful lecture before we left for our day of parade and picnic in small New England America. Basically, she said, "Don't have too much fun, unless you are willing to remember why this day exists at all."<BR/><BR/>I'm so thankful. I'll always remember her heartfelt remarks. She had a brother that fought in WWII, a husband in Korea, and a son drafted in the Vietnam nightmare. She didn't lose one of them, and I know she recognized the blessing that was.<BR/><BR/>That day at the parade while my friends were cheering their own kids in the parade, because of my mom's influence, I looked at as many of the old men from the vet organizations in the eye and smiled and really, really tried to convey my thanks.<BR/><BR/>I remember seeing genuine appreciation for my recognition. (or maybe they were just old pervs that liked a cute "young" girl giving them attention) Just kidding!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, nice post. I worry about our Iraq vets so much. I really do.bubbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309024574089677684noreply@blogger.com