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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 11:23 AM
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OK Sunday crew-get me on the front page of my paper
I need at least 3...and hopefully more than eleven..comments...to get on thew most commented page.Help a sister out(you do have to register...but no spam..I promise)
http://www.thedailylight.com/articles/2008/04/19/opinion/doc4808d44540e91975155338.txt
To the Editor,

As our nation enters the fifth year of the quagmire known as the War in Iraq, more disturbing news has been revealed regarding our veterans. The RAND Corporation performed a large-scale study of Iraq war veterans. Some disturbing revelations of this study:

• 320,000 troops have suffered traumatic brain injury due to IED explosions and other attacks.

• 300,000 troops are suffering from PTSD.

• only 43 percent have been evaluated by a physician for brain injury.

• only 53 percent of soldiers with PTSD have sought help due to peer pressure and lack of available resources.

As this study was revealed, the Veterans Administration has closed its psychiatric unit in Dallas after the fourth suicide was reported at this facility. The VA in Dallas has the distinction of being the worst VA in the nation when it comes to psychiatric care. The psychiatric cases are being “farmed out” to Parkland and other facilities. What a stellar way to support our troops.

War should never be waged lightly. When a nation goes to war, it must support the troops when they come home. Until all Americans are affected by this war, there will continue to be troubling statistics like these. Support our troops — insist they receive the proper medical care when they come home.

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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 11:41 AM
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1. if you are too shy to post,then simply clicking on the link will
get me in the "most read" column...114 to go!
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fed-up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 11:49 AM
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2. now 19 ratings for a 3.8/4 rating score
can I post a link in my comment?
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rhett o rick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 12:02 PM
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3. Did my part. Good luck. nm
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 12:06 PM
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4. thanks,guys!
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 12:48 PM
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5. you guys are awesome-19 votes in 10 minutes :)
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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 12:49 PM
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6. How ya feeling anyway?
Hope all is well with you my friend!
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 01:11 PM
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8. I'm a new woman..really-my brain is fully functional again
I regret postponing having my pacemaker put in earlier..Thanks!!
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Subdivisions Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 12:55 PM
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7. Anything for you, w8. BTW,
Edited on Sun Apr-20-08 12:56 PM by Texas Explorer
we're neighbors!

:hi: from Cleburne!
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 01:12 PM
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9. Howdy,friend!!
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 01:12 PM
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10. I voted and sent a letter in support for the New GI Bill. I urged McCain to
support it so the bill will have a filibuster proof majority. I also put in a dig at McConnell.
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 01:16 PM
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13. Great job...my editor prints all letters,any viewpoint
he is awesome...for a Republican
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 01:13 PM
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11. It says "No comments posted." Why?
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 01:15 PM
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12. sometimes it takes a while to catch up(they edit for profanity)
if anyone was gracious enough to post a comment,it will show up eventually:)
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 01:20 PM
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14. I will check back later to see the reactions.
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-21-08 09:42 AM
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18. you are on there-great comment!
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Apr-21-08 10:23 AM
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19. Thanks for the opportunity to speak out for my fellow veterans.
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 02:02 PM
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15. ok-31 more views,and 3 comments will get me on the front page-Thanks,DU
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 05:19 PM
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16. I'm on the "Most Read" Page...feel free to add comments..
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w8liftinglady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Apr-20-08 08:55 PM
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17. Thank you..I am on most read and most commented...thanks to you guys!
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