Indeed. Welfare is never, ever cut.
Amen to that! Years ago ‘69 I reported to a CPA at a major corporation that was drawing 80% disability from the Navy while working full time, middle management, $60k in the early ‘70s. He drove a typewriter onboard ship while in the navy. No outward sign of disability! Recently a neighbor dropped by bragging that he had qualified for 80% disability from the Navy. He drove landing craft during Vietnam war, bringing supplies onshore and was able to produce a picture of himself with one foot in the landing craft and one foot onshore, Vietnam. He claimed that if you were ever in Vietnam and could prove it you would qualify for “paraquat” disability. He draws nearly $1,300 per month and was awarded a lump sum for back months from the date he first applied in the neighborhood of $70k! There is nothing wrong with him either other than he’s a thief that makes his living by gaming the system. By the way, I also served 4 years, 4 mos. in the USMC, Vietnam veteran and have never darkened the door of a Vet. Hospital.
I too think most ailments can be taken care of at traditional facilities, with assistance when needed by circumstances, but with some special facilities for those wounded in combat or on active duty and in need of rehabilitation.
Enough of the scam artist gaming the system!
Welfare has been cut and will be again one way or another. So let us forgo cynicism and rather work to cause and manage a rational and honorable reduction of the welfare state including the benefits provided to veterans.