The percentage of veterans living in poverty, as of 2007, was 5.7 percent. The corresponding rate for non-veterans was 12 percent. Another statistic shows there have been 4,000 troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, with another 30,000 wounded.
When I think of how our tax dollars are going to bail out the corrupt with trillions of dollars, according to this morning’s report, I somehow feel our government continues to fail us. Our government somehow continues to ignore we the people and those who have fought to protect us. It’s a sad statistic to see those who live in poverty. It’s a sad statistic knowing some of those are our veterans. Those who fought to protect our freedom.
If you take a look around the internet you will find so many stories of our veterans who aren’t getting the help they need. Stories of men and women injured so badly they aren’t able to provide for their families. It’s heartbreaking.
We can do our part to say thank you today. Thank you to all of our veterans who protect us. But there is so much more we can do. Whether you donate to an organization, you adopt a soldier and their family or simply take some old winter clothing and blankets to your local shelter. Shouldn’t those who fought to protect us deserve our protection?
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I absolutely agree – we need to treat our vets better – there is no excuse!
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Amen Jody. What a great message to put up in a post.
so true Jody – I for one, appreciate the sacrifices our Veterans have made!
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Great post Jody and a great call to action for all of us.
Very eloquent.
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Very good post Jody.
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