There's no such thing as "Only Wounded"

From Today in Iraq: The Houston Chronicle carries a story from Leonard Pitts, Jr:

ABC News offered an appalling glimpse in a report two weeks ago. A critically injured soldier spoke of being sent a collection notice from the Pentagon while he was recuperating at a military hospital. The Pentagon was demanding the return of a $2,700 bonus because the soldier — who now lives in his car — could not fulfill his three-year tour of duty. A National Guardsman with a leg injury said he'll have to sell his home to pay his bills. A double amputee complained of getting the runaround from the Pentagon while financial ruin closes in like the shadows of twilight.

Bush, recall, wants to cut veteran's benefits--and don't believe the GOP ruse that "they're increasing" funding for veterans. If there's a 5% increase in funding, but a 10% increase in the number of people applying for veteran's benefits, that amounts to a CUT. As for the veteran's noted in the above paragraph--well, kicking people when they're down is this administration's specialty--except for when it comes to Osama bin Laden. In that case, you let the guy go so he can come back to give you a "gift" come election time.

Pathetic.