Do you think our veterans get enough?

[SamIam]

Do you think veterans get enough support from the government? I ask this because the veterans I know seem to be scraping by. I hate to see this because they have done so much for our country and it seems like they are given a pat on the back and are forgotten before long.

I don't know a lot of veterans so I may be missing something.

[Jim]

No i don't think they get enough Sam, even todays Veterans are seeking more help as they also feel like the forgotten Soldier.

[Kelly]

Forgotten is the word of choice here. You just have to compare them with the US Vets and you see straight away they are being forgotten. It's that old Victorian attitude toward everything. The Officers & the Men. And it won't change. In my humble opinion, of course.

[paperclip]

I voted no. I have seen many careers ruined, and many broken families for a measly handshake and a pat on the back. Excuse me but there is a reason I no longer serve...

[SamIam]

The same reason I have asked my Son not to serve. I have been told that it is wrong of me to put this in his head but honestly I see to many vets struggle and I don't want him fighting for a country that seems to care very little for all the soldiers do.

[-Spitfire-]

As I am not from England I don't know the situation in your country. I read last week an article in the newspaper about roses which people wear. You can get that rose by donating to an organistion who helps veterans. That is all that I know about it.

Sebastiaan.

[Stalin]

I believe the vets should get more, i also believe that the OAP should do too.

[paperclip]

The same reason I have asked my Son not to serve. I have been told that it is wrong of me to put this in his head but honestly I see to many vets struggle and I don't want him fighting for a country that seems to care very little for all the soldiers do.

I told my son the same. He's only twelve now, but I am ensuring he has other career options. i won't be dissapointed if he joins, but if he does he will be in the officer ranks and with a well thought out plan.

[SamIam]

Oh see I dont know how to plan your military career I figure you just enlisted and went on. My son is only 7 and it is ultimately his decision but I just wish that vets were taken care of a lot better than they are.

[tater03]

No, I don't believe they are taken care of the way they should be. We are going through dealing with trying to get my father in law treatment for skin cancer and what a run around it has been. I just feel that they have done so much that they should not have to worry about something as basic as medical care. But I am not surprised considering the state of our healthcare industry here.