My stepson, age 32 now, lost two limbs in Iraq in 2008. He’s retired/disabled from USMC. I think he has paid his dues, and should not be subject to cuts in benefits. It is not like he can go out and supplement his income now.
It is interesting how when you cut the increase in payments going to illegal aliens it is a counted as a cut, but when you actually cut the benefits to soldiers injured in the line of duty its swept under the rug.
Your stepson and the thousands like him deserve better, much better than this government and in many cases, this country are paying them in compensation for their sacrifice and service...
Sen. Patty Murray: Cuts to Disabled Veterans in Budget a Mistake
In an incredible juxtaposition, it is Sen Murray, a Democrat, working with Sen Chambliss (R-GA) took to the Senate floor 2 days ago vowing correct this, and to protect disabled veterans from pension cuts.
Paul Ryan, Eric Cantor, and John Boehner have all crawled into their spider holes and have not said one word about correcting this outrage through legislation.