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Bill O'Rights · 11-28-2006, 09:07 AM

Support the troops. Support. The. Troops.

Hmmm...lemme tell you something. Putting a $2 yellow magnetic ribbon on the back of your SUV is not supporting the troops. Give the lip service a rest. I grow weary of it. You really want to support the troops? You really want to actually get up off of your ass, and actually do something about it?

In fact, I challenge everyone here, that says that they support the troops, to call, write, or e-mail thier congressmen, and thier senators, and demand that the VA is adequately funded. It's quick. It's simple. Hell, you don't even have to break a sweat. But, if everyone that ever said; "I support the troops.", or put a yellow magnet on their car, would do that one simple act of support, then there would not be a one year wait for returning vets, some of which are returning with fewer body parts than we sent them over there with, to see a VA doctor.

How about if everone that ever displayed ('cause I don't see a whole lot of 'em, anymore) one of those ribbons, were to donate an amount double the cost of the ribbon (you paid $2 for your ribbon, then you donate$4) to their local veterans organization. VFW, American Legion...what have you. Or...if you're eligible...join. It's not just an old man's drinking club.

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Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Support the troops. Support. The. Troops. Hmmm...lemme tell you something. Putting a $2 yellow magnetic ribbon on the back of your SUV is not supporting the troops. Give the lip service a rest. I grow weary of it. You really want to support the troops? You really want to actually get up off of your ass, and actually do something about it? In fact, I challenge everyone here, that says that they support the troops, to call, write, or e-mail thier congressmen, and thier senators, and demand that the VA is adequately funded. It's quick. It's simple. Hell, you don't even have to break a sweat. But, if everyone that ever said; "I support the troops.", or put a yellow magnet on their car, would do that one simple act of support, then there would not be a one year wait for returning vets, some of which are returning with fewer body parts than we sent them over there with, to see a VA doctor. How about if everone that ever displayed ('cause I don't see a whole lot of 'em, anymore) one of those ribbons, were to donate an amount double the cost of the ribbon (you paid $2 for your ribbon, then you donate$4) to their local veterans organization. VFW, American Legion...what have you. Or...if you're eligible...join. It's not just an old man's drinking club. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt. Last edited by Bill O'Rights; 11-28-2006 at 09:28 AM..