[Mack184]

One of the most tragic parts of this entire discussion is that out there is a large amount of US Military veterans who are on the skids and unable to find work. There is a piece in this morning's NY Post about this. I will not post it, since there are some political overtones in it that might displease the board police, but you can easily look it up if you want.

A number of veterans joined the military because they came from poor circumstances and had a dismal job outlook. In the military they found their place, and success. Now they are being cashiered by their employer in an effort to "downsize". They come back and now cannot find work, and have troubles.

In this story the veteran being interviewed is not "squeaky clean", but there is a larger story. Also I have recently read several articles where companies are openly refusing to hire recent vets if they are receiving even a small bit of military disability because these companies legal departments have cautioned that if the vets have even a shread of PTS, they might be liable if the veteran "acts out". Really? I mean really?? And we are not just talking big high-paying companies, we are also talking about the large chain retailers & fast-food companies as well. So many cannot even find work at an entry level.

This nation should bow it's head in shame if we cannot take care of those who put their lives on the line for us. If even one vet is begging on a street corner, it's one too many.