Heck, the woman I dated when I got back from Baghdad could have told you that.
But seriously, the recently released study shows that some mental ability can be affected for months upon soldiers' return from Iraq, inhibiting functioning in memory and focus.
So it's a good thing the government and military is giving proper attention and funds to make sure our soldiers, the brave and dedicated men and women who risk their lives and endure unthinkable hardship, have the best physical and psychological care possible when they return. Oh, wait . . .
One Veteran from Virginia who returned from Iraq late last year needed psychological counseling, but he was told the next available appointment was months away. When he asked why, he was told 'Because of all you guys coming back'."In addition to being an absolute disgrace, this deserves to be a political disaster for Bush and his rubber-stamp legislature. Every single Democrat either in or running for Congress should have veterans affairs at or near the top of their list of priorities, and they should hammer the point home over and over and over: Republicans don't support our troops.
