An Open Letter to Sarah Palin January 21, 2016
Posted by Chris Mark in Uncategorized.Tags: Bristol, charity, Palin, PTSD, Recon, Sarah, sniper, Track, USMC, VA
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Dear Mrs. Palin,
I am a former US Marine and US Navy Officer with a Combat Action Ribbon as well as service connected disabilities. I am also a Republican. I have also served with, and am friends with, dozens of combat veterans who suffer daily from various injuries and wounds to include PTSD. I recently read your comments related to PTSD in which you attempted to excuse your son’s arrest on domestic abuse charges and firearm charges by referencing his supposed PTSD. Based upon your previous comments I am not surprised that you would choose to use this very serious condition as a political football and, once again, attempt to divert blame from your own family’s abhorrent, violent behavior.
In 2014 your entire family was involved in a late night ‘drunken brawl’ at a party in which Track Palin (the accused domestic abuser) was involved in a bloody fight. While you publicly stated how proud you were at your children’s violent actions, maybe this should have been a sign that Track has a problem. It is certainly curious that you did not feel the need to reference his supposed PTSD in this situation and instead stated: “…my kids’ defense of family makes my heart soar!” Maybe, instead of encouraging Track’s violence, you should have taken the opportunity to get him help. Maybe, instead of being the result of PTSD, your son was simply trying to uphold the stated Palin family values and “…make your heart soar” by abusing a woman.
PTSD is stigmatized in the media and not well understood by the general public. An estimated 22 veterans commit suicide every day in the United States. This is nearly 8,000 veterans who take their lives every year. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stated: “Every day in the United States, 22 veterans succumb to suicide — losing their personal battle to invisible wounds of war.” Veterans who have willingly given so much in service to their country should not have to bear the burden of being further stigmatized by your ignorant and foolish statements.
While I do not propose to speak for all veterans, I am clearly not alone in my views regarding your unfortunate statements. They were unfortunate for the many veterans who face further disdain and discrimination based upon your inaccurate and ignorant portrayal of those who suffer with PTSD as well as the causes of the condition.
While I would personally prefer that you simply avoid public life and simply fade away, if you insist on trying to use your “celebrity status” for a cause, please educate yourself on the facts of PTSD and try to help veterans by using your significant influence in a more productive, and less political manner. There are a number of veteran’s organizations to which you can donate time, money and energy to make a difference. Two organizations you may want to consider is the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation and the Recon & Sniper Foundation.
Regards,
Chris Mark
Global Security, Privacy, & Risk Management 
Well said soldier
Well stated, we are very fortunate to have veterans and civilians with your caliber of values. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. FROM ONE VETERAN TO ANOTHER.
Thank you very much for the kind words!
Thank you VERY MUCH for your well worded statement to the Palin’s. Those thoughts come from many Vets and other folks too but aren’t said enough! THANK YOU, AND ALL VETERANS, FOR YOUR SERVICE. FROM ANOTHER VETERAN.
We just had a 1.5 billion dollar Power ball that was won by 3 tickets. 1.5 billion!!!!! All contributed by the people of the U.S. of A. There definitely should be money for PTSD, disabled, Wounded Warriors, and death benefits. Why are we so backwards when it comes to our freedom. What can we do to make it better??? Unfortunately money is power and when you have it you hold the power no matter what comments are made.
I want to thank all the veterans and their families. Their sacrifice is enormous, powerful, and triumphant. Our country wouldn’t be here today were it not for them.
you forgot the 150 billion that the great one give to iran and all the homes and welfare for the refugees that would have taking care of all the vets and are homeless
I agree. But given the fact that this woman hasn’t bothered to educate herself on the many topics she throws up in the air, don’t hold you breath on this one. I have family who suffer PTSD from Vietnam. While veterans are spoken of in a more positive manner at this time, I don’t see that much change in the actual treatment. We need to take better care of our veterans
and provide them all the support they are in need of. Thanks for your letter.
would it be nice for Chris to meet up with the Palin, have it discuss inperson and see how it goes. To place this issue on tube such one as this, I believe is plain coward. Am not against of what was stated but would it be better to settle this issue infront of the concerned. Tube become a tool to divide america…..!
She placed it in the public domain. I simply responded to her ignorant and insensitive public comments.
He’s obviously about as much of a Republican as is John McCain.
OK…please explain..your comment was facile and ignorant…give more context and I will respond
Chris. Suck it up. It is hell then if you’re lucky you come back and move on. If you have your life say thanks. Take a look at some of your leaders who caused the pain. Recognize its people like Trump and Palin who honor our veterens. Remember our heroes that didn’t come back. Look at Mr. Rogers (ex navy seal)and (Captain Kangeroo). They and many others recover and regroup to change the world. Victims are those who have no recourse or were left by their buddy. Your actions in service and my actions in service are a moment in time. Time to vent your frustrations down range at the teal enemy. This present administration and the former ones that did not include patriots we see and hear today. Trump2016.
Wow…bro…get some help….read a book and try again….I can see why you support Trump…wow…..my brain hurts trying to dicifer you inane drivel….
What? That is so inane and illogical that I can’t even respond…Mr Rogers? Really? Learn to use”the Google” my friend….
How can she be involved politically and still take care of a handicap child If in an office position
Great and thoughtful post. Is she ever going away???
Thank you so much for sharing your personal thoughts in this matter! Know… That, I completely agree and couldn’t have said it better! I totally respect your diplomacy in reference to Palins outrageous remarks. I’m an average citizen, who also, suffers from PTSD not related to military service. Having developed this disorder, is not an excuse to overt bad behavior or commit crime! God Bless you!
Thank you Candace! Many people do not understand that PTSD is not unique to military members. Unfortunately, comments like Mrs. Palin’s just add to the stigma attached to the condition. Good luck!
We Alaskan’s are not all like the Palins. I hope you don’t get a bad image of ALL os we Alaskans that do respect those that do truly have PTSD. But know that Alaska knows the Sarah Palin meaning of PTSD stands for (Palins Tragic Stupidity Disorder)
On behave of Alaska I will apologize for her ignorance in this incident and and for past and future behavior. Oh and the reason Track even ended up with a uniform on was to avoid jail time because he got caught cutting the brake lines of the school busses.
I love Alaska and have met fine people there! I don’t not believe she represents all alaskans
Very well written! Thank you for your service to this country as well!
I am a AK Native U.S. Navy veteran decorated for a week-long 1967 Xmas mission to North Vietnam. I am embarrassed that Sarah Palin makes AK her home; AK should deport her to the Lower 48.
Thank you for your service Gil! But the Lower 48 must respectfully decline as we are attempting to help our great country raise it’s iq testing average. Perhaps, we can trade her to Canada for a discount on some of their delicious Maple Syrup.
In American Brotherhood,
Wendell Tucker.
Sorry but as a Canadian Hockey Mom we don’t want her either. I still remember the lipstick comment.
No No & NO – we don’t want her!!!!!
But we don’t want her either. You understand.
She has a home in phoenix which she spends only 90 days at of the year to avoid qualifying for a pfd. Smh! I’m also from Alaska and I can’t stand her and her noise!
Why torture us down here? It’s bad enough we as a nation have to claim her as a citizen.
we don’t want her, either.
Noooooooooo
We don’t want her down here. She needs to be put on an island without a boat
That’s the best idea yet!
As you post on your political personal matter you need to do you. Let.et others worry about others
Ummm…what?
I think you got a response from Sarah P. herself!
Nice, as a veteran with PTSd. Her comments were insulting, and slanderous to me and many other veterans.
Thank you sir. My beloved son is a resident of the VA domicilliary in Anchorage, recieving treatment for opiate abuse and PTSD. Mrs. Palins comments hurt and her fame terrifies. Your letter is reassuring and a comfort. Thank you for your service and compassion.
Thank you for your thoughtful article. Alaska is my family’s home and we are truly sorry that Palin claims it as her state also. Her ego and ignorance are appalling!
Chris, first of all, let me Thank you for your service to our Country, because of you and ALL Veterans, I have been able to raise three wonderful children in a FREE Country, a “safe” Country with noble people who are proud to be Americans !! Secondly, you speak such truth in your words, and I couldn’t agree more !! I just hope she reads it and takes it to heart.
Surely this is an opportunity not only to draw attention to Mrs. Palin’s egregious behavior and words, but to help ordinary folk like me understand how we can help create understanding, dialogue, and become allies in this battle?
How does one help in this situation? I am sure I know someone or someones dealing with PTSD, but I am unaware because due to stigma, they remain in the closet and face it either alone or with the assistance of only their closest confidants. What can we do to help those who suffer and how can we become involved in the fight to end the stigma?
Rich, the best thing you can do for someone who has PTSD is let them talk and just listen. Most people are uncomfortable hearing about the trauma a survivor has suffered and so the survivors keep their pain to themselves. Let them speak and be a willing and nonjudgmental ear.
I think what she was trying to say was he suffers from PTSD & that is the reason things happened. He did not get help when he returned & so he turned to alcohol & violence. She just got caught up in the moment & it all came out wrong.
I truly believe in her & what she stands for. I’m sorry so many were hurt by “how” her statement came out.
Thank you to all our veterans & I too have lived through a son-in-law & fiance with war time PTSD & it’s true there is not enough help for them. But I pray they reach out to somebody before it’s too late.
God Bless you & God Bless the USA!!!
Sorry, but the family has always had problems, Trig is the only exceptional one in the whole Palin mess. Track does not have PTSD, he drove jeeps for officers while on tour for heavens sakes. He had a choice of either going to jail or the military for his crime of vandalism. Let’s reserve the PTSD sympathy for our troops who really experienced combat and have been diagnosed.
In other words, he’s just a jerk. Gee, what a surprise
I agree with you, mama Bears will always defend their Cubs,,and who’s to say her son doesn’t have PTSD. Just feeling too much criticism going on here.
He may have PTSD. The issue is that Sarah Palin is blaming PTSD for her son’s domestic violence. She is doing a great disservice to those who have PTSD. If she doens’t want criticism she should put her self in the public light and make ignorant, irresponsible comments.
I have the feeling this was written by Ms. Palin herself.
For the record, Track had problems long before he was sent-read not voluntarily enlisted- to the military. Ask any long term Wasilla resident about the Palin family and they will tell you about the real Palin clan. As for what she “stands for”, I’m fairly certain that all of her claimed “family values” have been repeatedly disproven now and shown to be what they truly are; simply another gimmick to keep her and her dysfunctional family in the news in order to bring in money. She has no other training, you see, nor experience. If it wasn’t for people like this poster, they would have faded away a long time ago.
As a Gulf War veteran, her statement regarding Track is ludicrous and inflammatory and a disservice to all of my fellow vets who ACTUALLY suffer from PTSD.
If you “believe in” Caribou Barbie, YOU are part of the problem.
1) Her son has a violent history that goes back long before his military service. His arrest record is public record.
2) Her statement was ignorant and insulting to peogle who suffer PTSD, because the indicator symptoms of PTSD do NOT include violence against others, which she would know if she educated herself about PTSD.
Would you people rather have Hillary??? Give me a break please!!!
Were you confused by my post? I was calling out Palin for her ignorant comment. I would not rather have hillary but that does not mean that our own politicians should not be held accountable for their ignorance the statements
Over that nut job? You’re damn right I would.
I’d vote for Zippy the Pinhead before I would let Sarah Palin with in 100 miles of the White House.
I absolutely would.
Amen nicely said
It is so easy to attack Sarah Palin. She is a woman, she lives in what elitists think is a backwoods state, she is married to a native Alaskan. Everyone hates her and her family. Your judgmental letter is one of many millions attacking her and judging her family. May God bless you for your service and thank God you came out intact in every way. Some get wounded, some get killed, some got maimed, some commit suicide, some got away but their minds get screwed by what they saw. No one gets away without something going haywire in some way. But you did. You are lucky. We are grateful for all who served to put their lives on the line for our country. God bless America.
Yet you judge me without knowing my own disabilities. I don’t not hate her but she needs to be held accountable for her irresponsible comments.
OK – you’ve done your ‘job’ to attempt to totally discredit her. And, the rocket scientists who jumped right on the Mack bandwagon, when they, sadly, ‘admit’ they’d sooner vote for the GreatHillary?…well, that’s ALL I need to figure their brain power. For God sakes, let it freaking go. You’ve made and remade and REmade your damned points. Rest.
ThankYou for your service. And, I probably question that you are a CONSERVATIVE, Sir
Yes, it is easy to attack Sarah Palin. She tanked the McCain campaign with her ignorance and lack of self-awareness. The pride she exhibits in her own willful ignorance is astounding to the educated public. It is not that people “hate” her and her family. We are sick of the hypocritical, money-grabbing. Bristol, the two-time unwed mother by two different fathers, paid to speak out on preventing unwed pregnancy. Sarah, a Republican, talking about lack of services for returning veterans, when it is the Republicans in Congress that keep cutting services to returning veterans. and your comment, “she is married to an Alaska Native” as if that is something people criticize. Not up here, we don’t. He was a slope worker and a fisherman until her money-grabbing began, now he walks behind her and carries her purse. She just liked it too much when she got to play beauty queen and ride around in limos, and she does not want to do the work it takes to hold a real job.
I am an Alaskan woman, former fisherman, raised my family here, and have too much respect for myself as an Alaskan not to tell the truth about the Palin bunch.
While he didn’t dwell on the details I believe he made it clear that he did not come away from his very decorated service (by the sounds of it) unscathed. In fact he has “service related disabilities”, not that I agree that’s a requirement for voicing a very well stated and fair opinion, which I do think his service has certainly given him the right to voice. While some of the comments may have reached the level of “attack” I think this soldier did an excellent job of refraining from taking that tact and I think it’s important to remember comments don’t come from the original poster unless they are labeled with his name so frustration or disagreement with them shouldn’t be aimed at him.
You all spent too much time watching SNL.
That reply literally makes no sense.
Sir, i thank you for your service, but i have to say you have not do all of you home work On Track Palin. He has been trested PTSD at a place in Houston, Texas . He served One tour in Iraq, two in Afghanistan. so i don’t you If you should be quite so judgemental, none of us know the full story, but it seems everyone is ready to jump. I feel she was trying her best to address the situation. Her words were also for the care of all vets and those in the service now. she was try her best to say government is not taking care of you.
Whether he has PTSD or not does not excuse his behavior in beating a woman. There is no ‘jumping’. her comments were, quite bluntly, to 1) gain political advantage and 2) excuse her son’s behavior. Track Palin is a redneck POS who beats women. Period. I am not going to politely debate whether a person who commits domestic violence should be given ‘the benefit of the doubt’. I come from a home in which there was domestic violence. Here excusing his behavior is nonsense. I know men who have served 8 combat tours, and have been gravely wounded. Guess what? They don’t beat their wives/girlfriends/mothers etc. To suggest she is doing this to ‘care for all veterans’ is facile.
You make me proud! My own son is retiring after 7 deployments and 20 years in the Army as a Medic! I find Ms. Palin’s comments deplorable! You Sir are the kind of soldier we need to hear from! Hopefully Track Palin will get the help he needs!
thank you Chris for your courage to speak out I have never trusted mrs paylin from the day she quit Alaska
I applaud you sir. I have recently lost a loving soul in my life to her battles with PTSD. Though not military enduced, PTSD just the same. Such an eloquently written article which I am not sure that Sarah Palin deserves. I am from the great state of Alaska and I am embarrassed. Thank you for your service sir.
This statement to her hopefully find its way to her eyes to read. Well said may she now truly understand the meaning of her son’s issues and not use other problems to blame his actions. As for her in the political arena she just needs to NOT BE VOTED FOR she hasn’t finished her term as Govenor of Alaska so what makes her think she’ll lead our Country.
This is a well-written, articulate and accurate letter – Too bad the author used so many large words that will escape her understanding –
In order for any Palin to understand something, it has to come in a beer bottle for Track, a naked guy for Bristol, or a bigoted, hate-filled statement for Sarah
HAHA! Well played sir!
Ha, absolutely brilliant! Thank you for your service Chris Mark and for this insightful article.
I agree Sarah Palin and her family are out of control, and she is enabling her children,while claiming she believes in moral family values. She then makes excuses for both children’s bad behaviors. ……….I believe in the daily suffering of many war veterans and absolutely believe the suffer from PTSD. However, I do not know the whole story of Track, and only a professional can diagnose him.
Your letter is written so well!!! When my late husband passed away in 1987, PTSD wasn’t written about much and I believe he commited suicide because of this . he had been in the military for 15 years and just couldn’t go on. We had only been married one year. Thank you for your telling Sarah Palin that no one believes for a second that her son is suffering from that. He is an alcoholic . period. Her kids all have problems and she needs to be their Mother not a candidate for anything. She can’t keep an eye on her kids, why would she keep an eye on the U.S.A. and the job of a political person. Stay at home Sarah. Take care of your kids. Thank you to you for telling the world how we all really feel, you said it perfectly.
Actually, both kids are adults. Regardless of their parents and upbringing, th rt are the only one especially responsible for their behavior now. Adults don’t need mommy to take care of them.
Well done sir. Pay no attention to the ignorant who are offended by anything that counters their narrative of hate as promoted by Palin, Trump, etc.
Unfortunately I made the mistake of voting for Palin for Governor many years ago. I’ve lived to regret that decision. I too wish she’d avoid public life and just fade away.
She is an idiot , I’m a Vietnam Vet , with PTSD issues ,
I agree with this letter… Well written…
I don’t think she or her family have the soul to understand what you just said , i too am a Vietnam vet , that has some PTSD issues and her rant is very offensive
I agree. As for any politician, we expect any topic they propose or speak of to be well rehearsed and thoroughly educated on. This is a standard that is sadly slipping through the cracks and politicians are no longer being held accountable for their words. Passing blame rather than taking responsibility for ones own actions is a horrible trait to possess. I hope people know that her using PTSD as defense for him was just a sad attempt to protect her own reputation. The bottom line is, domestic violence is inexcusable and NEVER acceptable.
Thanks for a good read.
I could not agree more! Thank you for commenting!
Yes she is frightening but what is worse are the people who believe her!
Chris, a very well written and articulate letter. As other have said above, it had to many “big” words and she nor her brood will be able to understand it. I have lived in Alaska for over 50 yrs. Suffice it to say, that the Mat-Su Borough (where Palin lives) is the meth capital here. All Alaskans laugh about that & her family. She is an embarrassment to this state and our nation. All of her comments continue to be SNL fodder. Thank you, sir, for serving our country.
Thank you Chris Mark for your service…. May God continue to bless you and yours…. This woman leaves me very speechless and at awe in what comes outta her mouth….. Wow….
Thank you for the sacrifices made by you and your family and thank you for being the kind of man who calls out those using your brothers in arms as political ammunition regardless of your party affiliation. Comments like those that Sarah Palin made are disrespectful and dangerous and should not be allowed to be made unanswered. I, too, know less than I should about PTSD. However, your letter has inspired me to learn more and find ways I can help. Perhaps the best way to fight ignorance these days is to first make sure I’m not a part of it.
Thank you for the thoughtful response. There are many who suffer in silence. In fact, I just got off of a txt exchange with a Marine brother who was struggling.
Thank you for your statements and speaking out for the veterans. I have 5 brothers and three are veterans and the oldest was a Korean combat veteran. A nephew and grandson are also veterans. My home village has many veterans and I have a lot of respect for all of them. Thank you again. As for Sara, we are fortunate that she QUIT. Now if she would only quit the publicity seeking.
Well stated Chris Mark! Thank you for your service!
Wow very well said I DON’T even think he was active duty from what I have read I will have to definitely applaud you thank you for all your Service
Chris Thank you for your post. I lost my 27 year old 21 months ago to PTSD. He served in Bagdad in active duty. Came back broken and suffered for years. He was found in 6 inches of snow only wearing shorts. Found on the ground with blood under his fingernails and scratches on his face. He suffered a back flash and died of hypothermia. There was noone there to bring him back, no one to pull him out of the War his mind was in. I have three other boys in the military and still support what they stand for. It saddens me that anyone would use PTSD as an excuse. I am not mad at Palin, I am sad yet greatful for her that her son will not and does not suffer as mine did. May she one day realize the power of her words.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Hearing of our veterans losing their lives is a story I am too familiar with. I agree with you on Mrs. Palin
Thank you Soldier, not only for your service to your country, but for a first hand rebuttal of Ms. Palin’s rantings. It seems her goal was only to take still another unwarranted cheap shot at the POTUS by trying to blame him for the actions of her out-of-control son.
Your final thoughts are especially appropriate, as it is reckoned that with her current financial net worth, Sarah Palin could easily afford to provide the best care for her son’s alleged condition as well as contribute to other resources for aiding our veterans.
I fear that will never happen, as it will not afford her the opportunity to continue with her rambling rants against President Obama.
My best wishes to you and again my thanks not only for your service but for holding the Palin family up for what they really are
– GG –
Poor–Poor Sarah. She desires attention so. Says nothing and has done nothing to contribute to society. Her criticism of President OBAMA is appalling. She should clean her own house BEFORE criticizing others. She has a mess of a family. This person really needs to be medicated.
Standing ovation!!!!! Whistle & cheer. Good job and very well written
She is truly an idiot.
Thank you.
That is all. And yet, it is everything.
Well said, Chris, and thank you for your service! There are many of us civilians who have not experienced PTSD but have empathy for those who do (for whatever reason, military service, police, firemen, police and fire dispatchers) and do NOT consider it a weakness! We are all human, after all. Not to mention that as a life long Alaskan, Sarah Palin and her trashy family do not represent us in any way.
I honestly don’t know how she even made governor, I didn’t vote for her and never would. It’s too bad she has the rest of the U.S. Believing she represents this great state. She’s a true idiot.
I’d stand with you anytime..
The republican party made her. The republican party raised her to her current status. Republicans are the only ones who can make her go away. You sowed the wind and she and Trump are the whirlwind. She only invented her son’s condition because it gave her an out, a way to avoid admitting that her children are all a hot mess, and let her insult the government. It’s up to you all to make her and her ilk go away. She is an insult to both every veteran who suffers from PTSD and from those like myself, domestic violence survivors who suffer as well.
I am a Vietnam Era Vet, I lived in Alaska for 20 years and just recently moved away for improved Cancer care. Initially was a supporter of Sarah because of the way she held the oil company thieves feet to the fire and because of the way she made the liberals squeal in protest when she would verbally attack Obammy. Mainly because I detest that man with every ounce of my being and I applaud any negative comments addressed at him. As far as Palin is concerned though, After reading your post and many others I no longer have any respect for that woman. Thank you for your well written post and for your service.
Thank you for your service! Good luck on the treatment!
First of all thank you for your service. My heart goes out to all who served, to those who came home and those who did not and especially to those who carry the wounds of war regardless of what form they take. I have never and will never take your service for granted.
Of all the Post Palin comments I have read ( my own included) your comments really hit the mark for me. From what I have observed, the Palin family is not just troubled, is not just in love with celebrity, but neither understands nor accepts the notion of taking personal responsibility for one’s actions. While I hope in time the family gets the help they so desperately need, I call upon members of the media and political candidates and leaders everywhere to avoid giving Ms.Palin any opportunity to spread her delusional thinking and insane ramblings.
Most people with PTSD do not abuse their partners, and most people who abuse their partners do not have PTSD. This was a lame and unfounded excuse on her part, and it is harmful not only to people with PTSD, but also to victims of domestic violence everywhere. The military, as well as social programs, needs to provide better screening and assistance for people with PTSD, but to try and weasel out of trouble for threatening, injuring, terrifying, or otherwise harming people by making it seem like a result of a noble endeavor is just shirking responsibility.
Boy, you people are sure lucky that you have no problems.. Or if you do, I guess that gives you permission to run someone else down. I read most of your comments and I hope none of you are people I know. Or maybe you’re just having a bad day and you are belittling someone else to make you feel better. I appreciate all the veterans. I have lived as a soldiers wife and that is not easy either. Especially with a tiny baby. Anyway God bless you all. And I pray none of your kids get pregnant out of wedlock. Or that any kids ever get drunk. ( no excuse for hitting someone).
The post I wrote was not ‘belittling’ someone it was responding to an irresponsible and ignorant statement that has direct, harmful effects on other people. It was not due to a ‘bad day’ it was due to Palin’s ignorant commentary and justify her son’s abuse by blaming PTSD. Your comment on being a ‘soldier’s wife’ is irrelevant to the discussion at hand.
I have a question that some here may have more of an educated answer or opinion than I do.
Has the Obama Administration been actively supportive of our military veterans? Both during active duty and once back home?
I know of our First Lady’s and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forces Initiative. I have read about President Obama’s support of the Wounded Warrior Project. I also know of the initiatives and support that the Obama Administration has been able to put in place in spite of Republican led opposition to Veteran’s support legislation.
Additionally, is it fair to say that the Democratic legislators have been more active in getting help to our military veterans and the Republican legislators have been obstructive? This is my take. Curious what others, especially those directly affected, think.
Reference: https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/veterans_and_wounded_warriors_record_0.pdf
I would have to say that President Obama and his administration has been very supportive of ALL Veterans, active and retired. Giving lip service, as so many GOPers do, is not the same as actually supporting the troops. Any research on this subject will always be biased depending on the source. But I do believe that a little research will show that the President has been far more veteran friendly in the long run. Also, Palin trying to imply that the President is somehow responsible for not getting her little boy help for his supposed PTSD is about as low as it gets. I shudder to think that she would ever have been a heart beat away from the Presidency.
Just her money. I don’t want her speaking about PTSD or working with people who suffer with PTSD.
Let me not mince words. For context, I am slightly right of center. Sarah Palin to conservatives, is what Nancy Pelosi is to the liberals. Village IDOIT. And if Sarah’s husband doesn’t like my perspective … bring it.