O/T ~ i am a veteran

but i was lucky. a veteran of the cold war, my injuries were confined to exposure to mercury vaccines and massive non-ionizing radiation(that i know of). here are some not so lucky:


http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?collectionId=1272


and this is how we honor our vets, especially from hot wars:


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21678030/



http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny-livets1105,0,4440178.story


thank you for your time and consideration. please, celebrate veterans day in a meaningful way. extend your hand to one in need. i dont know which is worse, the care from the VA or the lack of care. reach out to truly help with caring and good health info.