[bannie]

I'm proud of that ethnicity!

[IPWGOP]

OldWarDogs.us article ping

[samm1148]

"Veterans are scorned, both by society and by government. Government budgets for caring for wounded and disabled Veterans is always limited, but budgets for the needs of other, civilian ethnics always seem to be limitless."

Great line but only somewhat true. We are the heroes of the moment when Japs sink ships in Pearl Harbor without warning or Arabs run airplanes into buildings. But after the hubbub dies away and our blood is spent on some foreign soil we are just another handout group; used by liberal lapdogs and vilified as welfare cases by the right.

[Triggerhippie]

Veterans scorned by government?

I guess he never got his 10 point preference, GI Bill, or eternal heath care from Tri-care...

Nothing sadder than the "victim class."

[Ace the Biker]

I am an Vet-American also, and am very proud of my 8 years of service and my tour in Viet Nam.

Freedom is not Free.

4th Inf Div, 67-68

[Neoliberalnot]

Veteran-Americans are actually the most worthy of the group having EARNED the designation in honorable fashion.

[HIDEK6]

I’m not impressed with "Thank you for your service" which is becoming almost a cliche ...

I hated that the first time I heard it.

I think, "A little late, aren't you? What did you do during the war?"

[PzLdr]

F*UCKIN' A!

[Rembrandt]

I would be most proud to buy you a beer!!!

I served in Danang during '68-'69-'70 and, I agree, we do recognize each other and we do share certain traits. And I like the "difference" issue; Vamericans or what? We need contributions here, something catchy.

[ASOC]

Humm Interesting. In the book, Starship Troopers, R.A. Heinlein went this one bit further. IF not a vet, no vote. All police had to be combat vets and so on. As an adult commentary, it is worth the time to read again. Favorite quote - "There are no dangerous weapons, only dangerous people".

[ASOC]

Humm Interesting. In the book, Starship Troopers, R.A. Heinlein went this one bit further. IF not a vet, no vote. All police had to be combat vets and so on. As an adult commentary, it is worth the time to read again. Favorite quote - "There are no dangerous weapons, only dangerous people".

[bdfaith]

Glad to see George's piece getting a little of the publicity it deserves. Thank you.

It's going to take a couple of days to make it happen but watch Old War Dogs for information on buying Veteran-American bumper stickers, tees, hats, etc. Proceeds will go to one of the vet-oriented charities on our sidebar.

-- Bill Faith, webmaster, Old War Dogs

[oneolcop]

My son is a fourth generation combat veteran. We've NEVER hidden in the closet. Don't expect we ever will. It is an honor to serve the forces that guard our country. We think that's enough.