Comments Related To: A Disgruntled Vet on GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE

BillErnestJr, Your article is chocked full of sincerity, honesty, humility, and "cold, hard, truth" in the shameful ongoing saga of the VA and this country's neglect of its veterans, many who suffer from a myriad of physical and psychological extremes not typically seen in private health care (i.e. Agent Orange, Depleted Uranium, Gulf War Syndrome, a plethora of chemical exposures, PTSD, suicide). Then, there's just normal "break/fix" and normal preventative health care (e.g. colonoscopy).

I admire how you can balance your comedic self with your serious side, but I imagine making people laugh (including yourself) is cathartic and to laugh amidst the sanity is the cheapest therapy on earth. Thank you for reminding us of the struggle of so many great veterans that just want to lead healthy, hopeful, and prosperous lives and receive the benefits and quality health care they were promised. Great to have you here at Allvoices and I look forward to reading your pieces. BTW... great Bio!
- jongleur

My dear friend BillErnestJr,
Please,enjoy the image attached by me in this news,with your near and dear ones.
For your progress my good wishes are always with you.
aarana.

wow.........amazing piece!!

all that i wanted to say, jongleur covered it up :)

It's a very sad thing that so many people who served their country now cannot receive the health-care and medicines they require. My father was in the Pakistan air force and even though he retired early, we (the whole family) still have medical privileges and get medical treatment for free at any air force or military hospital. It is shocking that in a country as wealthy as the states this does not happen.

Hysterical and true

Welcome to Allvoices, Bill! I appreciate your post which is both thought-provoking and engaging. You’ve put a lot of thought into this proposal, and I agree with all the comments above me in this thread.

I wish I were as confident as you that the Obama admin is trying to push through single-payer. Reports I’m reading from single-payer advocates express frustration that their option seems to be “off the table.” They are struggling to have their voice heard at all in the discussion.

In your plan, what happens to a working person who gets sick and is unable to continue working? This gap in health care coverage has bankrupted many people.

Thanks for your perspective as a VA system user; we all need to keep talking and listening as we address the future of health care. I look forward to your upcoming contributions to Allvoices.

As my aunt says, "I work for the federal government and I'm here to help you; hahaha." :)