We Owe Iraq Troops Proper Medical Care

[Monkeyman]

Editorial from Argus Newspaper
http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/oped/ci_4684472

American veterans facilities and troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are at the eye of what might best be described as a imperfect storm.

We're seeing signs that the number of troops needing assistance is about to overwhelm the Veterans Affairs' medical system,especially when it comes to mental health.

The number if vets seeking counseling ot treatment for mental issues more than doubled from 4,467 in October of 2005 to 9,103 in June. And the number needing other forms of help transitioning from military to civilian life more than tripled, jumping from 43,682 to 144,227. Yet, the number of staff positions added to deal with such problems since 2002 is only eight.

[bullimiami]

1. jesus. we owe the entire country proper medical care.

we especially owe the troops for whatever damage or hardship they suffer due to their service.

[Monkeyman]

2. Health Care should and must be number one on the to do list

The Republican have mess things up long enough

[Karenina]

3. There will be HELL TO PAY

for this egregious neglect...