Monthly Archives: April 2005

‘No Catch’ Entitlements for Veterans

During September of 2004, the VA hospital in Walla-Walla, WA had a total of 25 patients who had to wait up to 1-30 days and 1 patient who had to wait 30-60 days for medical treatment. As of this very … Continue reading

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The Cowardice Behind Our Patriotism

Doesn’t the recruiting shortfall in this country indicate something about the mission? If every bumper sticker proclaiming ‘support’ for the troops equaled an enlistment, there wouldn’t be enough rifles to go around.  Perhaps this is one of those unpleasant truths … Continue reading

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Fate of Humanity

Was said by the recently fallen Pope to be threatened because of our war in Iraq. If you’re watching the press conference of Scott McClellan (White House Press Secretary), he refers to the Pope and his belief in a ‘right … Continue reading

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