Posted on 03/22/2021 3:41:30 AM PDT by Libloather
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, a Marine Corps veteran, last week called on Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to withdraw benefits from active-duty service members, veterans, or military retirees who participated in the deadly January 6 Capitol riot.
"The behavior of these individuals is not representative of the large population of American veterans, the vast majority of whom served honorably and are appalled by the thought of insurrection in the country they served," he wrote in a letter. "Yet, many of the veterans and service members who attacked their own government actively and enthusiastically enjoy benefits not available to their fellow citizens."
Such benefits include access to disability compensation, more affordable healthcare options, and vocational opportunities.
Gallego added: "This situation is unjust. Any retiree or service member who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 forfeited their moral entitlement to the support of the people of the United States."
Nearly 20 percent of the individuals charged in the riot had a military background, according to an NPR report.
Gallego, a member of the US House Armed Services Committee, asked McDonough to work with Attorney General Merrick Garland to identify the riot participants, citing 38 U.S. Code § 6104 as a rationale to withdraw benefits.
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I respect Marines, but not ones who wish to destroy this country and who break the vow they have taken, becoming domestic enemies of this country themselves.
Marine, my ass.
Another ultimate down side of socialism. What the government gives it can take away. Once you realize that, you will submit. How many people are surviving on their social security and medicare? They can’t/wont take a chance of losing it.
It’s all about control. I remember years ago when people warned of this happening and were dismissed. “It can’t happen here.”
It is happening and it will eventually touch us all.
How about stripping all government benefits from anyone rioting in Portland and Seattle? (Welfare and Medicaid to start.)
Deep State = Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Fuhrer (O'Bumbler)
Traitor!!!
“Ex post facto laws are prohibited by the Constitution. But...an ex post facto law is a law that punishes some act that was legal when it was done.”
So by Rep. Gallego’s standard he would also be cool with stripping benefits from any Vet that was in a Black Lives Matter riot? Also Antifa? Why stop there Gallego? How about any other crime - murder, DWI, etc?
How about we leave our Vets alone, other than supporting them on the civilian side and arranging for good healthcare? Is that too much to ask?
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