Why the Conversion of Military Skills to Civilian Needs are Necessary
The majority of American veterans do not wish a “hand-out” or to be dependent upon anyone except themselves but today’s “go-getters” seem determined to ignore the veteran’s need for dignity and think that just by throwing money at them, they will soon melt away. Many “go-getters” seemed determined to not fix the problems faced by veterans because what would they have to run on if they do. Much that could be done to restore a veteran’s dignity and possible reduce suicides, homelessness and high unemployment among the very group many claim to support, is not being done and one has got to wonder why. This desire to just sit on your hands and complain instead of doing all that you can do to make real change has now infected many who served or are currently serving. Consider these situations: A Marine with over 9 years in Law Enforcement is seems not as an equal to a civilian with 3 years. The civilian will be featured first for any top job within law e...