Why There Is A Need To Support Homless Veterans

By Frances Butler


It is easy to overlook the harsh lives of soldiers both when they are in the service and when they leave military. Many retired soldiers are living below the poverty line, and some of them are on the streets. It is vital to note that vets have seen many terrifying things that make it impossible for him or her to cope with the society. Here are reasons to support homless veterans.

They need help: as noted above, soldiers face horrific situations when in the service that makes their lives never come to be the same again. Some have escaped death many times to the extent of losing the meaning of life. When they return to the society; every individual has an obligation to make sure that they live well with them and help them when need be.

Also, it is vital that people know that these vets are great men who sacrificed a great deal for the love of their country. Living them to suffer demoralizes other young people who might be willing to join the military as well. Therefore, these brave men and women should be given the respect. Also, they should be given both moral and material support by every individual in the society.

Thirdly, you need to know that no person plans to be a criminal. However, when life becomes unbearable, a person will do all they can afford to earn a living. Vets expect that after they retire, of some unavoidable circumstances force them to retire, they will enjoy the ex-military benefits. When it turns out that they are desperate and no one cares they might become robbers. To avoid incidences like these, it is vital to support them when they need help.

Despite the fact that a desperate soldier might turn to a criminal, you need to know that soldiers do all they can to avoid getting into trouble with civilians. This is because they are trained to be disciplined, and they are known that they should use their skills to do constructive works. People, therefore, should not find it hard to accept them and live well with them when they are frustrated.

Many suffer severe injuries: the reason many soldiers are desperate is that they suffer gun wounds and other injuries that make it hard for them to work. Also, due to the terrible experiences some of them have had in the past, they suffer emotional problems, therefore, making it hard for them to make right decisions. It is therefore prudent that every citizen tries to help them so that they can live healthy lives.

They deserve to be supported: vets worked for the government, and they used to go for wars whenever the government sent them. The government, therefore, needs to make sure that every vet receives the pension and other retiree benefits that they deserve. Citizens also, need to lend a hand to make sure that vets have decent lives.

Therefore, protecting vets in not the responsibility of the government only. Every person should try to help vets regardless of the state they come from. They deserve access to job opportunities and acceptance in a society. Ensure you engage in all support activities.




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