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Old 05-21-2008, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by freedomlover1 View Post
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.

I understand that my health insurance cost me about $8,000.00 per year and yes, having the VA is a big boost. However, I still don't believe its up to the government to provide us with health insurance or health care. Perhaps if the government were to offer a voluntary health insurance program I could agree with that.

By the way, I still don't think I "earned" anything. I think I had the obligation to do what I did, obligations don't come with lifetime benefits.
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