Supporting the Troops isn't a short-term investment, it's a commitment the US Government makes to each and every man and woman in uniform. Not too dissimilar to the commitment they make to the government when they commit themselves to the branch of service in which they enlist.
Platitudes and dismissive statements, whether used as political jabs or further justification from those who claim to support the troops' cause, are as detrimental as they claim cutting funding is. Cessation of further deployments in an effort to remove the troops from the theater of battle would be much less of an impact to the troops morale than their knowledge that post-op, they're doomed to spending recovery, forgotten in a shit-hole.
Cheerleader in ChiefFour years after this war began, the fight is difficult, but it can be won. It will be won if we have the courage and resolve to see it through. I'm grateful to our servicemen and women for all they've done and for the honor they brought to their uniform and their country. I'm grateful to our military families for all the sacrifices they have made for our country. We also hold in our hearts the good men and women who've given their lives in this struggle. We pray for the loved ones they have left behind.
The United States military is the most capable and courageous fighting force in the world. And whatever our differences in Washington, our troops and their families deserve the appreciation and the support of our entire nation.
Thank you.
Jean SchmidtWhile I found the situation at Walter Reed to be overblown by both politicians and the media, I hope that future accounts will bring more light to the real issues...
Posted by kerry at March 20, 2007 08:20 AM
Frankly... AnnTo the contrary, the problems at Walter Reed are further proof of the Democrats' failed domestic policies - to wit, the civil service rules that prevent government employees from ever being fired.
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Instead of an investigative report on the problems at Walter Reed, how about an investigative report on what happens when the head of janitorial services at Walter Reed is told about the dirt, mold and rats at the facility? If it's before 2:30 in the afternoon and he's still at work and he hasn't taken a sick day, a vacation day, a personal day or a mental health day, I predict the answer will be: "I'm on my break."