I think that it is safe to say that most Americans, whether they believe in war in general (or the current wars in particular) or not think that returning veterans deserve better treatment than what they are getting.
I was just reading "Returning Veterans Need Real Assistance" by Paul Weyrich, and found out that although there is a law protecting reservists rights to get their old jobs back upon return from duty, complaints are funneled through the Pentagon and the Department of Labor, rather than through the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
There is so much rhetoric about supporting the troops, but when it comes right down to it, they are treated as expendable and provided with substandard access to medical treatment and job security upon their return. Also, what excuse can be offered for the high number of military families on welfare???
Let's really support the troops, not just in word but in deed.
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