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Re: More bills to help the military

kttechwriter — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:35:36 -0400

I'd also like to see them really step up to the plate and stop letting those leftist longhairs "march on" and threaten the ROTC offices on our college campuses, particularly the one at UNC-Chapel Hill.

A group called the Gatherng of Eagles often has to step up and go stand in front of the office, daring these liberal pacifist wimps to do anything. I don't ever see this reported in this paper.

Thankfully, the Gathering of Eagles are big guys. They ride motorcycles scare the liberals to death with the mere sight of an American flag! Bravo, GOE! These guys want to protect what's ours.

If you libs love socialism and hate the military so much, enjoy your new life in Europe. Why do you think so many of them are coming here?

We need this, folks

scharrison — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:19:16 -0400

Right now around half of the troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are various National Guard and Reserve components, and North Carolina is getting ready to send 3,200 more of our Citizen-Soldiers over there. These men and women hail from nearly every one of the State's 100 counties, meaning that when they return home after combat, most of them will be too far away from major military bases to seek treatment there.

I know many reading this don't really understand what TBI is or how it can affect someone, but you should take the time to learn more. If it goes undiagnosed and untreated, it often results in job loss, families breaking apart, substance abuse and even suicide. Yellow ribbons and parades are nice, but those things are small comfort when you can't sleep at night, you have difficulty solving problems that used to be a breeze, you're constantly dealing with headaches, bright lights and noises actually hurt, you're constantly tired, etc. If neither you nor the people around you know what's causing these things, you're headed for a fall.

After all these folks have sacrificed for us, we can't leave them to struggle with this on their own. The vast majority of veterans who call NC Office of Citizens Services CARE LINE are asking if they are eligible for Medicaid. The answer needs to be a resounding "yes".

Thanks, Grier. You are the man.

Re: Bill would help wounded soldiers

AquaMan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:49:07 -0400

Thanks Grier. For more details on how we are 'Supporting The Troops'-- (Not) Aaron Glantz has an exellent book out called "The War Comes Home". Worth a read.