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Beatrice1000
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 Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject: Kerry: Publicize benefit for vets |
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| Quote: | “KERRY: PUBLICIZE BENEFIT FOR VETS,” by Andrew Miga, BostonHerald, 4/7/05
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John F. Kerry, moved by the ``heartbreaking'' story of a cash-strapped North End veteran who lost both legs in Vietnam, is urging state officials to better publicize a little-known benefit to disabled vets.
Kerry was struck by the case of Paul Bartell, a Marine left legless after stepping on a booby trap in Vietnam in 1967 and whose plight was recounted in a column by the Herald's Mike Barnicle yesterday. Bartell has been eligible since 1968 for the annual $1,500 disability annuity, according to the state. But he was not aware he qualified until three years ago - and because the benefits are not granted retroactively, he lost out on $13,000 over the years.
``I'm just glad the Herald exposed how veterans are falling through the cracks,'' Kerry said. ``This is a test of our values as a state. We should be working across the aisle to make sure every veteran in our state gets every penny they deserve for putting their bodies on the line for our freedom.”
In a letter to Gov. Mitt Romney, Kerry (D-Mass.) urged state officials to promote the annual $1,500 payment to 100 percent service-connected disabled veterans, Gold Star Parents and surviving spouses who have not remarried.
``It makes your blood boil to think we'd have disabled veterans getting lost in the shuffle, counting every last dime, choosing between putting food on the table and paying the bills, all because the government hasn't made sure they know what benefits are owed them,'' the senator said.
``With so many of our young men and women returning home from service in Afghanistan and Iraq, it is more important than ever before that we show our veterans that we will keep faith with their sacrifice to our country,'' Kerry said. |
Yeah, right. He’s the big advocate now for Vietnam veterans that “put their bodies on the line for our freedom” – he reminds us that we must show our veterans that “we will keep faith with their sacrifice to our country.” He’s giving us a lesson in values; and his “blood is boiling” at the failings of our government (just a little touch of the “old” kerry, hmmm?). Maybe mr kerry needs a little reminding about the “testing” of his OWN values rather than those of his state. He must be confused right now – these Vietnam veterans are all war criminals, remember, John? And you want to support war criminals? You told us they were, did you lie? My goodness, you told us these are the folk involved in genocide activities, remember? Remember??
The traitor is “moved” and “struck” by the plight of this veteran because he sees it as a good publicity event for himself … as he continues with his use of Vietnam veterans for his political gain…. This charade is pathetic.
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Nutso
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| Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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| As a big political mover and shaker in his state for over 20 some years why did he not make sure these great american heros knew about this benefit long ago?? Kerry is great at finding faults with everthing, but never part of the solution. He probably knew about this benefit, but waited until he could use it for a political move rather than really caring about his fellow men. He has made a carrer out of being a fake and that will never change. |
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Leeman
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Location: Connecticut
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| Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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| He Knew if ya get three purple hearts ya get out of nam. no matter how you got them.? so I imagine he does read the small print. |
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