Hundreds of Iraq veterans are now homeless under Bush admin.

[tbone]

Originally Posted by RMNIXON

Notice how the entire "Homelessness" Issue almost disappeared 1992-2000 after it was an almost daily story in the 80's. Did those Vietnam Vets gets homes in the "best economy ever" and lose them again?

No, federal money was directed to homeless shelters from 1992-2000 via HUD and stopped in 2000. People went from at least having a cot to the street. Homeless support services designed to get people back on their feet and supporting themselves also were cut. We dumped thousands of people back on the street and told them to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. You ever applied for a job with no address or phone number? It's damn hard to be contacted for an interview!!!

[tbone]

Originally Posted by ballz2wallz

Yes, and they have the VA.

The VA isn't supposed to make sure they have a job or a home though, which is what this thread is about.

The VA is a support service designed to help soldiers adjust to civilian life. It is designed to treat physical and mental disorders, drug abuse, "transition assistance," etc. The whole purpose is to support veterans, it's not just medical care.

[Diesel66]

Originally Posted by kinggovernor

Our country has an obligation to take care of its veterans for life. That is what the VA is all about

does that now include paying their mortgage for life ?

[kinggovernor]

Originally Posted by Diesel66

does that now include paying their mortgage for life ?

I never said that, the VA does guaranteed mortgages for veterans so I can get a no down payment mortgage. The way ballz was talking it sounded like he was referring to welfare bums, not the people that made this great country the way it is.