Amen! The Good Book also says (paraphrasing): He who is without sin shall cast the first stone and Judge and in the same manner you shall be judged! And oh yeah how about staying on subject broncovet Oh I'm sorry bashing Va is the subject no matter what.

I read a statistic that Vietnam Vets are dying at a rate of 300 per day. That's a lot of dying for a group only in their 60's. Could it be possible that AO is the major factor in this grim reality? What about the major reduction in future health and comp costs that are offset by this mortality rate? We are sick and dying and we want are dignity back. We will not beg for benefits we have already paid for. Wake up America! You say you support the troops. Spare us your lip service for it's time to put your money where your mouth is. There is more than enough ill spent money to be found in the day to day business of corrupt Washington politicians to offset the costs of providing the needs of Vets many times over!

How many shots? Dead men tell no tales!!

Where are the facts? Where are the sources? The links? The footnotes? Boy, but ain't those words fancy.

For many years a lot of Vets never used a dime of their VA benefits.These individuals are not only the backbone of this once great nation, but also the glue that keeps America together. On the street or in the mall. I have been thanked by hundreds of people for my service and that sincere acknowledgment is always appreciated. That being said, I don't think the general public is aware of the plight of the Vet. There are some congressmen who feel that VA compensation is another form of welfare. But rather than getting upset with these people I prefer to look at the positive advances the congress has made for the Vet. Take for instance Senator Webb's courage to take a stand on the issue of funding AO presumptives. His observation that the new presumptives could be just another ailment related to old age. I totally agree with Sen Webb and I think all veterans should have proper health care and compensation either in the event of AO exposure or illnesses related to old age.

Am I on the orange brick road chasing rabbits? AO, A A A O, The Nightmares come and I wanna go home! ( check of my profile).

I don't believe there is anyone that follows this forum naive enough to think this issue is a slam dunk.This certainly is another battle in the war we wage for justice. Personally I don't. intend to "relax" and wait to see what happens.If I go to the coffee shop my order will be take out. We must respect the cunningness of our enemy and their ability to lie, cheat, and cause division in our ranks. I thank God for putting a burden on Larry Scott's heart in establishing this website Don't think for one minute that our enemy is not monitoring watchdog.and looking for ways to divide and conquer. They know that our Brother is mourning yet the loss of another love one.There is no rules of engagement here..Our power and strength is here within the cyber walls of Watchdog. Call it our last stand against all odds. Make it known that the line in the sand has been drawn. As King David slew Goliath, we will not be intimidtated by the size of Washington and the VA. In our righteousness we will have victory and we will leave no brother or sister behind.

I read this story early yesterday on (Military.com) and I have been anxiously waiting for watchdog to run with it I gotta say it gave me a long time to think about what to say here. Unfortunately Parkinsons Disease has just about ruined my short term recall .My typing does not keep up with my thought process.and when it catches up I don't always remember the point I was trying convey. Senator Webb.is a turncoat and a liar.Sir we are not the ones picking the pockets of the taxpayers.It's you and the rest of your partners in crime who sit on their lofty ass trying to fix the mess you created. The people of Virginia wake up !! and throw this bum out.!!. I am trying very hard to control my thought process and the rage that has boiled over in me but because of PD it's very hard to do. so I ask my Brothers (and you sir will never be my brother) to have patience with me. How dare you take the place of
God and be the judge of Vets who are suffering from these diseases. Maybe it is just old age but only God knows the origin of these maladies. Take the stick out of your own eye before you chastise sickly Vets. When it is your time to give an account how will you answer God when he asks you " who did you help??? My life as well as thousands of Vets will never get a cup of cold water from you. May God have mercy on your soul.

It took 40 years of continuous prodding from Vets organizations for the VA and the DoD to admit to the use of AO along the Korean DMZ In the same manner as "boots on the ground" the VA has identified an area along the Korean DMZ as a combat zone where AO was used as a "tactical military herbicide". The VA is very specific as to what military units are eligible for AO benefits.and only for time served only in the years ('68-'70).I'm afraid it's going to be a long uphill battle to get the Agent Orange Equity into law. We must be vigilant in our efforts to see this bill passed. .Abraham Lincoln would turn over in his grave if he could see.what is happening to those who "shall have borne the battle"..I am afraid we are witnessing the decay of a once.great nation Apathy soon leads to Anarchy.

Instead of trying to create a warm fuzzy relationship with the vets, save all that lip service for the next congressional hearing you are summoned to. Just wrap up all that touchy goody two shoes "I feel your pain" crap and throw it at those arrogant politicians who look at you with that condescending over the top of reading glasses sanctimonious stare. This display of impotence ( i sorry I meant importance) can be met with a stylish spin blend of posterior smoke and Asian G.I number one..This mixture is irresistable and capable of inflating more than just a politicians ego.This approach will divert any investigating politician from the subject at hand and most likely an adjournment for a smoke break will occur. By doing this you won't have to avoid these hearings any more. So instead of wasting niceties on vets just give us all a number. That's right we want to be just a number. You know like at the deli. When our number is called just give us the service we have already paid for.