Broken promises to veterans by Thomas Oliphant

There are legitmate debates that we should have in this country on a range of issues. When it comes to taking care of those who have sacrificed more than any other for this country, we need to ensure that they are cared for and are not left behind by the government that sent them off to war.

The Bush Administration and the Republican Congress are slashing funding for veterans at the very same time they're wrapping themselves in the flag and posing at photo-ops with veterans in towns all over America.

We should be guaranteeing affordable health care for all veterans. If we're cutting back on benefits now, what's to become of all the future veterans serving in the middle east when they need lifelong care?

Why should I be surprised though? This Republican government believes that we should send kids off to war to sacrifice for us, while at the same time not asking citizens to sacrifice tax dollars to pay for the war itself.

Apparently, cutting taxes is a higher priority than actually caring for the country's veterans and those currently serving in combat. It's disgraceful, and Americans who still support this administration despite these actions need a good look in the mirror to assess their values and priorities.