The way our vet’s are being treated today is a shame. Just think what it would be like to come home from war and find that your country doesn’t care for you.
I certainly appreciate the sentiment for the Vets. Having served 42 yrs ago I was subjected to a less than enthusiastic reception. Still there is a big difference in being a Vet who served 1 yr tour and those who served the duration in wars I and II a lot of the WW I Vets were promised things that didn’t pan out due to the depression; There was some serious injustice leading to loss of life. WW II Vets did much better.The GI Bill passed and college education was offered along with affordable housing. I’d say we Vietnam Vets expected to fight the war like our fathers and uncles, but it wasn’t like that at all. No obvious enemy; no Front or “lines”. A few faced terror while many typed away in offices and far too many made up fantastic stories because there was a guilt: it was a real war, but it was nothing like we had played at and watched at the movies. I’ve said too much and I’m sorry. I was just trying to make some sense. Enjoy the comic, it’s nice.
davidf42 about 11 years ago
Morning, Anniephans!Thank God for our veterans!
Here’s the link to Annie 2004 .
APersonOfInterest about 11 years ago
The way our vet’s are being treated today is a shame. Just think what it would be like to come home from war and find that your country doesn’t care for you.
JanLC about 11 years ago
Today’s vets have it good compared to the Viet Nam vets. Those guys had to HIDE their service in order to be treated as human beings.
unca jim about 11 years ago
Well, Omnius, there’s one of the original Tea Party guys, get at it and stomp on him !!
Tomas B Texino about 11 years ago
I certainly appreciate the sentiment for the Vets. Having served 42 yrs ago I was subjected to a less than enthusiastic reception. Still there is a big difference in being a Vet who served 1 yr tour and those who served the duration in wars I and II a lot of the WW I Vets were promised things that didn’t pan out due to the depression; There was some serious injustice leading to loss of life. WW II Vets did much better.The GI Bill passed and college education was offered along with affordable housing. I’d say we Vietnam Vets expected to fight the war like our fathers and uncles, but it wasn’t like that at all. No obvious enemy; no Front or “lines”. A few faced terror while many typed away in offices and far too many made up fantastic stories because there was a guilt: it was a real war, but it was nothing like we had played at and watched at the movies. I’ve said too much and I’m sorry. I was just trying to make some sense. Enjoy the comic, it’s nice.