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Letter I wrote to President Obama on Behalf of One of Our Founding Members

Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:29 PM EST
politics, obama, to, war, american, veterans, cold, letter
By sean-eagan
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Dear President Obama, 
 
I am writing you today because I have a dream one day all veterans will be treated as equal. Today, to many people's surprise they are not.

Cold War era veterans. are currently treated unfairly by a arbitrary system of dates that are used for determining VA healthcare and pension eligibility. This system leads to a staggering number of inequities in determining who is and who is not eligible for certain VA benefits. 

In 1970 I helped found a ground breaking affirmative action program called first step that allowed minority dental students have the same opportunities to receive a education as everyone else.

What I am asking today is that you reform the VA system so that all veterans receive the same treatment by the VA when it comes to benefits. 

Mr. President your administration has brought hope to the country that change is on the way. It is my sincere hope that can reform this inherently unfair system. We all took the same oath and no veteran is more or less worthy than any other. We all are veterans no matter when we served our country.  

I will come to Washington with representatives from American Cold War Veterans anytime to discuss this matter and present some ideas for improving the VA benefits system. Please contact us we can help make this happen. 
I have a dream Mr. President can you help make it come true. 

 
Dr. Robert Kamansky
Captain US Army Dental Corps 1969-73
Life Member of VVA
Founding Member of the American Cold War Veterans

http://cold-war-veterans-blog.blogspot.com

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Reply#1 - Tue Nov 3, 2009 1:35 PM EST
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I hope you get a response from the administration as every Vet deserves the best care we have to offer. Thank you for everything you have done/continue to do. What can I do to help your cause?

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Reply#2 - Tue Nov 3, 2009 5:06 PM EST
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