Thursday, June 22, 2017

Why There Is A Need To Support Homless Veterans

By Frances Butler


The life of a retired soldier is way harder than the life of any other person. This is because the lives of these soldiers turn out to be worse than they expected when they joined the military. Alas, many people are inclined to ignore the fact that vets need help for them to be able to have happy lives. It is crucial to note that the awful things that they encountered do not disappear when they come back home, therefore; the society should support homless veterans.

First, soldiers go through hell, and sometimes they suffer trauma. This is because of the terrifying things they have seen that they cannot get them out of their memories. When a soldier starts living on the streets after living the army, it is not only terrible but also humiliating t them. This is because they suffer both physically and emotionally and it becomes even worse when they find realize that no one is ready to help them out of what they are going through.

They are heroes: since no one is forced to join the military, it is important to note that these people joined the military with the intention of defending their country. In fact, they sacrifice their lives for the well-being of every citizen, and it is insane to ignore them when they become desperate in the future. They need the best of services because they are braver than many who opt to hang around and indulge in drugs and other criminal activities.

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.

As you can see, both the citizens and the government ought to play their parts to ensure that the soldiers live fulfilled lives when they leave the military by giving them the benefits which they are entitled to. Make an effort of being part of the support team.




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