On this Memorial day we take time to remember the Veterans. Those whom fought oversees to defend our rights in the United States to keep us safe. Although 40 years ago the Vietnam veterans were booed, today the Veterans are at least treated with more respect and dignity like they deserve.
Although the veterans are treated how they are supposed to be today, that does not mean they are living a good life. Many people just assume that veterans have it better these days because they are no longer getting booed or are looked down upon, but they are very wrong.
There is a 13% unemployment rate among veterans today. Many are struggling to find homes and are living on the streets. Also many have gone crazy from what they have seen while fighting and are damaged emotionally. These veterans are not receiving the mental health assistance that they need.
Veterans deserve more care and financial benefits. What will the future generation think if they see what happens to many veterans? Will they even want to join the military anymore?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/31/us/31iht-letter.html?ref=politics
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