Mother Jones - Comments for "Purple Hearts: Back from Iraq"

They are criminals who should be thrown out into the street to starve and die.

My son,Jack, was in Iraq for 18 months as an engineer in the army, and he didn't come back the same so I know exactly what you are saying. His dad died 7months after he came back and he only cried when they done the 21 gun salute. My heart goes out to everyone of our young men who are in the service.

I received a distressing email from an Officer in charge of a CSH in the field. It was stated that they are also hearing of the lack of care for the soldiers that they are sending back. The question was asked if volunteers at VA hospitals to help with driving to appointments. Someone to help with paperwork in benefits, housing. It was stated that the people that they are working with DO NOT WANT A HANDOUT! They just want some help so they can be productive again.
Thank you for listening.

Most Vietnam Veterans support the troops in everything they do. The problem is we, meaning the physically "wounded" do not want to see these troops denied treatment and benefits by the VA, who is supossed to take care of them. As of this date, August 2007, you can see this care is very suspect. This is what the Vietnam Veterans have been fighting for 40 years. If and when we did, the problem ceases to exist. Maybe this is something that should be explored right now in order to help all combat vets. You would hear some really sad stories about the treatment by the VA. Trust me..it's more true than you would ever believe.

Until yesturday I was a few steps away from joining the army. Last night at arounf 10:30pm I read an article about about a veteran soldier that has impacted me. After I read the article I felt betrayed by my country. I was willing to put my life on the line for money for college and benefits that were promised to me. After I read this interview I felt more impacted than ever. When I read the part of the recruiters I felt kind of stupid because I do have a recruiter who went to my school and did have a 'snappy suit' and a big smile on his face. It's amazing how they can mesmorize the kids from school and paint a glorious picture for them. I have been awakened. I think that if we really want to support out troops we should get them back home and help all of those veterans get thier benefits. I think that Bush is completely resposible for all of these crimes against our soldiers. Bush should be impeached and all of those corrupt senators should go with him. Why don't they go to Iraq and fight for their cause? They don't fight for their own causes because they are cowards. They are greedy bastards who do not give a damn about our country or our people. America should wake up and take some action against these monsters.