Argumentative Essay On Veterans

Us Americans should be helping our troops when they come home. We do not treat our veterans right. They fight for our country, but when they come home they are not treated right. The physical, mental and emotional fatigue that comes with serving in combat is immense and many soldiers see their

Health care is essential for Americans despite pre-existing conditions, and a free market insurance program would allow citizens to received the health care that is so desperately needed. A universal health care system is a matter of human rights and would solve America’s problem of one sixth of the population being

Throughout this country, there are people struggling to obtain basic needs for everyday life. Although many work forty hours a week, the current minimum wage is not set at a standard where one can live off. Things such as rent, utilities, and food have become impossible to obtain with the current minimum wage. The sacrifices, choices, and ways of life of those living on minimum wage must be altered and redefined to live in our post-industrial society.

Homelessness amongst veterans is a very big concern in the United States for those returning from the military. According to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (2014), it was estimated that there were about 49,933 veterans out at night (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). That is a big number for people who were out there serving our country and sacrificing themselves and putting their lives on the line. Many of them are coming to be in this position because of transition issues, substance abuse, mental health issues and housing limitations. We must be able to understand and relate to these issues that the veterans are having in order to help them overcome the homelessness and find housing and employment.

According to Greene (2007), there are various forms of Dementia, however Alzheimer’s is most popular affecting families in later life normally 65 years and older degenerating brain tissue over time. Greene further states social workers may be first responders to the discovery of the disease existence through a series of answered questions surrounding the client’s mental status. The disease itself impairs intellectual and cognitive reasoning and is therefore reported to qualified specialist. Learning about the disease will assist with certainty in diagnosis giving way to improving the client and family situation for adjusting, interventions, or advance directives. At any rate, the nature of disease also brings great concerns to caregiving.

Effects from the Great War In the early 20th century during the Great War many problems occurred among the soldiers and civilians. Going into WW1, people really didn’t apprehend the severity and impact that the war would have on society and the soldiers, both mentally and physically. When the soldiers would return home from duty, it was hard for them to go back to their “everyday” lives especially if they came back wounded or mentally unstable. Life would become more of a coexistence rather than life, as they knew it before.

Over the past two-hundred forty-two years, several veterans lose their lives everyday so we can live unreservedly. Freedom is a reward that other people in other countries are yearning for, we are auspicious to have several people to have lost their lives to bequeath us freedom. Freedom is an immense contribution bequeathed to my generation

Veteran homelessness fixes along with mental illnesses such as PTSD. Mental Disabilities account for 20 percent of the homeless population. This includes drug and alcohol addiction, “or other vulnerabilities that render the individual unfit or unable to obtain his or her own domicile” (Homeless, Gale 2014). The list has been growing exponentially as the years go by.

The spread of AIDS has greatly impacted the demographic within African Countries due to its many deaths leaving many children orphans or responsible for their families. This means that they are more willing to find employment in these dangerous sectors such as child soldiering in order to survive (Marriage). However, the death of their family and community has left children without a support system to rely on. Instead these armies provide structure for the child which helps fill the void of community, belonging and resources that these children crave (Achvarina and Reich 135). This structure also provides them with a “hope for more security and stability in a country at war” (Tiefenbrun

There is no direct cause when it comes to Factitious Disorder, however various studies show that a history of abuse, neglect, or frequent illness may factor into the development of this disorder. Social media also plays a key role with its romanticizing of mental illnesses. Yes, kids you heard it: SOCIAL MEDIA IS BAD! Hide ya kids, hide ya wife. Some things to keep in mind when it comes to Factitious Disorder are that people who have it tend to be in the hospital all the time; their condition is getting worse but no one seems to know why; and they are always eager to see a doctor, take medications, and sometimes even be operated on.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have placed an unusual burden on the disability compensation program. Today, injuries vastly outnumber deaths when compared to previous wars. As of 2012, there were twenty-two million veterans living in the United States, 2.4 million of which had served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. There were approximately 3.5 million veterans living with some degree of a physical disability related to their military service, and nearly one-fifth of all veterans reported some level of psychological disorder. Approximately 200,000 veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have filed for disability claims, straining VA resources.

The WWP reports that they spend 73% of their budget on programs for veterans but after investigation by outside sources, the truth came out to be only 58% of the budget spent for veteran programs. The CEO’s salary also comes under fire from critics, stating he makes almost $400,000 a year while there are veterans in need of that money. His rebuttal is that he makes less than a tenth of a percent of their budget, so he isn’t taking more than he should. The opposition voices their opinion about the detractors, saying that they’re jealous of the donations the WWP receives and that their smaller organizations are not collecting as well as they are. The organization is supported even by its fiercest detractors who believe in what the WWP is doing.

From time to time again war is declared and some wars are worse than others, but the thousands upon thousands of soldiers that fought in WWII is unforgettable. The Soldiers that fought in WWII have dedicated their lives for our country. Those thousands have died in war just for for the U.S citizens to live in freedom and liberty. After the events of WWII in April 29th 2004 the WWII Memorial was built. The World War 2 Monument is a memorial that symbolizes the will of the people to fight evil, the sacrifices they made and the improvement of our country.

Vet Courts Help Defendants Get Back on Track The United States has several military branches that they train to defend and protect our freedom and soil at all costs. These warriors are broken down mentally and physically to be prepared for the adversity that war brings. Although some would say these militants are some of the best in the world, nothing can prepare a soldier for the toll that war brings the soul. Many soldiers come back home from war with a list of physical, mental, and emotional conditions, some may not even be aware that they might be suffering from a condition, leaving them to go on day to day without proper treatment.

Obama had given 150 billion dollars and is pitching a fit over 38 billion dollars that we are using for our defense Our military already do not get paid enough per month. They get paid 1416.30 at the closest per month. Which is not a lot at all. So I think that that is why soldiers should make more. I think that that baseball players should not make as much money as they do.