Editor,
When Congress returns from its recess, it will consider whether or not to give Trump and the Pentagon an additional $200 billion for a war on Iran. The fact is that none of us, the majority of Americans, ever wanted this war the first place.
Editor,
When Congress returns from its recess, it will consider whether or not to give Trump and the Pentagon an additional $200 billion for a war on Iran. The fact is that none of us, the majority of Americans, ever wanted this war the first place.
I live in San Mateo and I’m 81 years old and I depend on Medicare. But recently said: “We can’t take care of daycare and Medicare … we’re fighting wars … .”
After Trump’s big speech, we still don’t even have any clear idea of the motivation for this.
But we do know what a bad idea this war is.
I was never drafted for Vietnam. I had a medical disqualification — and it wasn’t bone spurs.
I have met U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin in person before and I hope to see him again and tell him what I’m sharing in this letter to the editor. I’m an official subscriber to the Daily Journal. You don’t have to take an editorial position. But your reader should know what other readers, like me, think about what’s going on. People in Washington want to put at risk not just people in Iran but also people on Medicare in America.
Harry Moody
San Mateo
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(3) comments
Well Harry - I was drafted and served 4 years during the Vietnam conflict. I am also on Medicare and I have no idea what you are talking about. For you and me there are no cuts or restrictions whatever. The Administration is cutting or curtailing Medicare benefits for those who are not eligible to begin with. You should be grateful.
Thank you very much for your service. I'm a Navy vet and served in Vietnam.
Thanks for your letter, Mr. Moody, but shouldn’t you first demonize individual states, such as California, for blowing taxpayer money? The fact is that over $200 billion of our taxpayer money is being wasted and stolen and yet, you’re attempting to blame Trump for the sins of others before him. A recent report shows California blew over $180 billion of our money. If you do meet Mullin, ask him why Democrats are willing to put the welfare of criminals and terrorists over the American people. How much money have Democrats blown to support these invaders? They’re the ones taking your Medicare money, not Trump. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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