Be careful about throwing in the illegal alien issue into this. I can use the unfairness (Ass backwards)argument that you propose to justify just about any social policy. "Illegal aliens get free healthcare and education. Therefore I should get a free home, or at least a tax credit since I am a US citizen." That line of thinking is absurd.
Look at each issue on its own merits and solve, or not solve, each problem. But don't lump them together. That's liberal-think.
Good points mlocher! I feel very strongly that Vets are treated badly and it makes me insane at what illegals get.
You’re right: Solve/don’t solve the problems separately.