Suzanne, I am sure you are right, and I hope I didn't hurt your feelings. I didn't mean to. Your father and many other servicemen deserve all the thanks and honor our country can give them. I was just a little dismayed to see that 22 million people could be elligible for this recognition. If the government spent only $1.00 for each of them, think what could be done for veterans with $22,000,000.00 - A new hospital or veterans home could be built, equipted and staffed. If it cost the government $10 or $20, which is more likely, imagine the possibilities. I know the government really does not care about veterans, or they would give them the help and medical care they deserve. Veterans would not have to go to court to fight for what is due them. This program strikes me as being sort of hollow. I don't think it is as much about recognizing the men and women who deserve it as it is an opportunity for someone to look as though they care. I am sure the people who thought up this scheme are relying on the fact that few people will actually apply for the certificates. Therefore, the cost will be minimal and they can take the credit without really making a difference. I guess I am getting cinical. Lately, I am pretty much ashamed of the way our government is treating people. I hope we get back to better values soon. Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: <Potts419@aol.com> To: <DanvilleCrossing-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 8:09 PM Subject: Re: Cold War Certificates > I agree although for me getting my father's certificate (he'll be gone 11 > years in August) I was excited and he served in Korea. Although all the men > and women who served time were serving for our country just thankfully a war > didn't break out....but this is not a medal it is a certificate...am I right?! > > Suzanne > > > ==== DanvilleCrossing Mailing List ==== > My genealogy software won't accept "spaceship" > as a "Place of Birth"..... Now What ???? >