Support our troops

While some folks think patriotism is about lapel pins, bumper stickers, and snappy-slogan t-shirts, I happen to think it's about real actions...increasing our reservist's pay while they are deployed and taking care of our troops once they come home with health care benefits and scholarships. In addition to serving our country, many of these troops went into the military to have an opportunity to get an education. Why not reward them?

Democrat Senator Webb has a bill to do just that, and it has overwhelming bipartisan support. There is only one problem: the White House and Senator McCain are against it. Why? I reckon it has something to do with the upcoming election. They don't want the Democrats to demonstrate that they are every bit as patriotic as they are, so the gamesmanship is on.

I don't understand why this story isn't being covered in the local media, because it's got everything and it shows just how far the Washington politicians have devolved.

Click here for a full profile of the Webb bill.

Click here for a good explanation of the recent procedural games.