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Old 05-21-2008, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by nathanbforrest45 View Post
I know this sounds like hypocrisy and perhaps it is. I suppose it can be justified by the fact that I am paying income taxes and receiving little in return.

I can also say that I personally would never have gone to the VA except for the insistance of my wife.

And finally, I don't think the government owes it vets a lifetime of benefits but if they are there, well........
I don't think that your a hypocrite Nathan. You've earned those benefits and have every right to use them, but perhaps now you can have a little understanding of those that can't afford medical care and that it is getting more unaffordable by the day.
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