It was Lincoln’s speech that paved the way
For the benefits we enjoy from the VA
Like hospitalization, and primary care
Our GI Bill, didn’t just fall from the air
Like travel pay to make my appointments
Full dental, mental health and antidepressants
If you’re damaged from war and your life is affected
In theory you’re automatically service connected
But the system will fight you each step of the way
The process is brutal with years of delay
Endless appeals, more stress and mental strain
They hope you’ll get tired and give up on your claim
And once you are granted the attention you needed
You wake up and see just how much we’ve been cheated
JIM HALE
Kingston
LEADERSHIP
IN QUESTION
John “The Cryer”
Boehner leads the House
Republicans as Custer led the victory at Little Big Horn.
Mitch “The Itch” McConnell leads the Senate Republicans as Neville Chamberlain led - “peace in our time” with Adolph Hitler.
Just go along to get along.
Just sayin’.
LYNN TRAVIS
MCCULLOUGH
Bentonville
Opinion, Pages 5 on 02/04/2013