Decorated Vietnam Vet Arrested Guarding War Memorial and American Flag in San Diego(#2)

Newsgroups: alt.war.vietnam ^ | 01/10/30 | SOURCE: Jaffe & Co., Inc., Strategic Media and Crisis Management

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Stop in and find out new ways to help support our military!

[B4Ranch]

As if his life hasn't been tough enough already?

[COB1]

Thanks, B4, for your service to our country.
I thank God that you and the others made it home in one piece.

[Calico]

Thank you, I am new here.
BTW, sadly, it is my experience that you are correct in your assessment of VA hospitals. Although last time, I only had to wait 3 hours. Oh, well, it was 5 if you count the driving time. So, I sent e-mail on behalf of Mr. Northcut and TJ.

Semper Fi (USMC 1989-1998)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Cultural Jihad

WHY WILL YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION?
HOW HAVE YOU SERVED OUR COUNTRY?

Cultural Jihad

[B4Ranch]

CJ would never open his eyes wide enough or get close enough to the "invisible fence" to even see a man like Robert Northcut, let alone talk to him.

[quietolong]

the police were doing their jobs,

I was Just following orders

Were have we heard that before ?

In my book all involved with this are scum. How can you put up No Trespassing signs up at a public Memorial ? Are they still there ? If not I think he has a fed. law suit not only against the city but also the individuals who did this.

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What would be at this reply # if I put down what I think needs to be done to these people.

[B4Ranch]

Let me answer the question for you. Do you think any Veteran could think like CJ? No, of course not. So the answer is NO, CJ has never been in the military forces of our country.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"(USMC 1989-1998)"

SALUTE and Thank you for your service to our country!

[COB1]

Welcome, Calico.
USMC (1958-1962)

You'll love this site!
We're crawling with Gyrenes - even got a lot of good Swabbies to keep us company!

[Calico]

SALUTE to you in return. Thank you for the links.

[MistyCA]

I am so disgusted by your reponse that I am not sure I can write this in a socially acceptable manner. But let me begin by saying that you, sir...don't have a clue what you are talking about. How dare you suggest that this homeless vet is a borderline mental case! And even if he were, he is suffering from the effects of having went to war to protect your right to be an ass.

Secondly, let me tell you something about his options because it is obvious you don't have any idea what they are. I, on the other hand know them well. My brother is a disabled Vietnam Vet. My brother was lucky because he was able to have a career after Vietnam in spite of his illnesses. His heart was damaged in Vietnam and he has spent months at a time in and out of the Veterans hospital in Los Angeles. He has also spent time in the hell-hole hospital in Long Beach. Let me tell you those facilities are dark, dreary and depressing. There is nothing nice about them. And there is nothing nice about being put in the hospital and then having your paperwork lost and have to be put on hold for weeks until things are straightened out again.

I think that our military veterans, especially those who were injured in the defense of this country, deserve to have the absolute best care that is available. They should have the best facilities, but too often the facilities are like the worst public welfare clinic you can imagine. As I said, my brother was lucky because he was able to earn an income in between his many operations and critical emergencies. He had a home to go to when he left the hospital. But what about the guys like the homeless man of the story that have no place to go? What about the guy who would like to be productive in society but can't? Where do they go? Years ago we use to have veteran's homes, and maybe there are some someplace, but it is near impossible to find one in California.

Sir, I might be insensitive and ignorant about the situation if I did not have my brother's situation to learn by, so I will give you the benefit of some doubt and assume that you are coming from a place of ignorance. I agree with you about borderline mentally ill or full blown mental cases being on the streets. I agree with you that many times the reason they are there is because they have made some poor choices in life. However, we are a wealthy country in the scheme of things and it is up to you and me and every other able bodied person to see to it that our mentally ill and our veterans can live a life that is decent. If that poor fellow chose to leave the hospital and live on the streets you need to ask yourself why? Maybe he did take a bullet to the head and has some sort of brain injury. You and I and every other person in this country needs to realize that it is by the goodness of God that it wasn't one of us standing in his shoes. It is time we get our priorities in order and put our vets at the front of the list. Instead we give money to other countries and give welfare benefits to people who refuse to play be the rules in life.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Let me answer the question for you."

Yeah I guess he needs someone to protect him, LOL
Maybe he served in another countries military? LOL

[MistyCA]

Regarding the dog, it is doubtful that there is any law that will support the contention that a barking dog is a danger. There are two attorneys involved there who should be able to figure that out. A barking dog at best might be considered a nuisance.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

BRAVO
That is one of THE BEST posts I have ever read on Free Republic!

[COB1]

I'd just like to second everything you've said.
Our VA hospitals are a disgrace!!

I urge everyone to visit a VA hospital this Veteran's Day !!

A lot of these guys don't have any one in the world who cares if they live or die.
Sit on the beds and TOUCH them!
It will brighten their lives, and I guarantee you'll get a lot more from it than they will.

[MistyCA]

Terrific post! Thanks for the ping!

[redrock]

BUMP!

redrock

[MistyCA]

:) Thanks! And you are one of the neatest people on the forum. What else can I say??? :)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

11/03/01 ALERT!!!!! Native American Female Vet spoke to Mr Georges on the phone.
"He was very happy to hear from me.
HOWEVER the city workers have filed a complaint that T.J.
Is a dangerous dog and may not be released!
They say that since the dog has barked at them he is a danger.
Mr Georges would like us to mail, email and call the mayor ASAP"
Thomas M. Campbell, Solana Beach Mayor
635 South Highway 101,
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone - (858) 720-2400
Fax - (858) 792-6513/755-1782

Click Here to e-mail Solano Beach City Hall.

This is what I sent:
Be advised your anti-American actions regarding Robert Thomas Northcut a decorated Vietnam Veteran
are going to cost your city a boycott of services in your city like the City of Berkeley
is feeling right now. (my real name) Viet Nam Vet