PART TWO -
AMERICAN LEGION IS PUSHING VACCINES ON OUR VETERANS
Following is the letter we received from Daniel S. Wheeler, National Adjutant, The American Legion:
“Dear Fellow Patriot,
I often hear special interest groups quote a lot of statistics from “outside polls.” Do you ever find yourself asking, “WHO ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT? THAT’S NOT HOW I FEEL”?
Time after time we hear large - often powerful - special interest groups claim their “independent polls” indicate how “MOST” Americans feel about values issues. Yet, in your heart of hearts, you know their polls are not even close to representing how you actually feel.
That’s why I have sent you this letter.
I need 5 minutes of your time to hear from you! As the largest and most respected veterans organization in the country, The American Legion is committed to serving ing the needs of our veterans and their families, promoting patriotism, protecting American values in communities across our great country, and ensuring a strong national security.
If one looks at some of the issues that are being debated ing our government buildings and courts, one would think that our society’s morals and values have shifted. But I don’t buy it.
[texokie note - in some places the original letter had text underscored or italicized - I opted to use upper case in the transcription.]
WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU...YOUR OPINIONS AND POINTS OF VIEW ON SOME SPECIFIC ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR NATION. WOULD YOU HELP US?
The enclosed survey could be one of the most important pieces of paper you will hold in your hand this year. Please take it very seriously because the information requested is important to BOTH OF US so that we can better serve our veterans and community.
The American Legion’s many programs touch virtually every facet of American life. We fight for and take care of our veterans and active duty military, we support values that strengthen families and communities, and we know the importance of patriotism.
WHEN YOU DONATE TO AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES, YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR VETERANS. Whether it’s helping a wounded warrior through long months of hospitalization or helping a child of a fallen hero go to college. I hope you will consider sending a special gift with your survey to help us continue our work.
Legionnaires across our great country work hard every day to serve their communities and their fellow veterans. The American Legion is a respected advocate for veterans issues in Washington DC where our nonpartisan efforts allow us to work with all our lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
(OVER PLEASE)
And that’s why we need to constantly keep in touch with the citizens of the communities we serve...which includes your
AS THANKS FOR HELPING OUR VETERANS I HAVE ENCLOSED A SET OF BEAUTIFUL ADDRESS LABELS - MY GIFT TO YOU - FOR TAKING THE TIME TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY.
I need you to take the few minutes necessary to complete the enclosed survey and mail it back to me as fast as you can.
WE WANT TO KNOW HOW BEST TO PROTECT AND HONOR THE TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES THAT MAKE OUR COUNTRY GREAT, WHERE TO DIRECT RESOURCES, ADDRESS PROBLEM, MAKE OUR VOLUNTEER FORCE MORE EFFECTIVE, AND MUCH MORE.
I NEED to hear from you. I want to know where you stand, how you feel about the changes taking place in America, and what direction you feel our efforts should take. YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT TO ME, BECAUSE WE ARE IN THIS FIGHT TOGETHER.
I am looking forward to receiving your personal input, and I will be thankful that you cared enough to send it back.
Sincerely,
Daniel S. Wheeler
National Adjutant
The American Legion
P.S. PLEASE SEND THE SURVEY, ALONG WITH YOUR BEST GIFT, BACK TO ME AS QUICKLY AS YOU CAN. I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY THE ENCLOSED ADDRESS LABELS - MY GIFT TO YOU!
THESE ARE CRITICAL DAYS IN AMERICAN...AND WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
PLEASE LET US HEAR FROM YOU TODAY.”
Following is the above referenced Survey:
“Instructions: It is NOT necessary to answer every question. Please answer ONLY those questions you feel comfortable answering. If you decide, (for whatever reason) not to participate in this National Poll, please be sure to return this form, along with your gift, to help us account for each one and to ensure the accuracy and validity of the results. Of course, we VERY MUCH hope you will participate in the poll.
1A. Are you currently on active duty in the United States military or a veteran?
*Active Duty. *Veteran. *No (skip to question 2)
1B In which branch of the military do/did you serve?
*Army. *Air Force. *Coast Guard *Marines *Navy *Merchant Marines
[Texokie note - where is the SPACE FORCE???]
2. Do you agree with the ACLU that religious symbols should be removed from US Military Cemeteries and established war memorials (like the Mojave Desert Cross?)
*Yes. *No
3. Do you believe an act like burning the US Flag is a form of free speech and should be protected?
*Yes. *No
4. Do you think the government does enough to support military families?
*Yes *No
5. Do you feel the VA should cover treatments of illnesses that are linked to service-related toxic exposure?
*Yes. *No
6. Did you know that veterans make up 1/5 of the country’s homeless population?
* Yes. *No
7. Do you feel the phrase “under God” in our Pledge of Allegiance should be removed?
*Yes. *No
8. Do you SUPPORT or OPPOSE the practice of students in (your town) reciting the Pledge of Allegiance every day in school?
*SUPPORT. *OPPOSE”
[Texokie note/question - strange that so many of the questions seem to be stated in the DS affirmative point of view. ]
END PART TWO
[Part THREE will be the link and copy of the info about the current Commander of the American Legion, Paul E. Dillard]
Thank you for your informative comments and GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN!
4. Do you think the government does enough to support military families?
*No
5. Do you feel the VA should cover treatments of illnesses that are linked to service-related toxic exposure?
*Yes.
6. Did you know that veterans make up 1/5 of the country’s homeless population?
*No
How many of the 1/5 would have been homeless if they were Not veterans?
*100%
Good to see you again, Texokie!
We’ve missed you at the Qanteen!