New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says there will be no city parade for Iraq War veterans in the foreseeable future because of objections voiced by military officials.
The mayor said on his Friday appearance on WOR Radio officials in Washington “think a parade would be premature while we still have so many troops in harm’s way around the world.”
Bloomberg says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin Dempsey and other Army officials “made it clear” to the city “they do not think a parade is appropriate now.”
A Pentagon spokesman in December said the nation’s largest city had yet to make a formal proposal for a parade. He said officials were grateful communities were finding ways to recognize the sacrifices of troops and their families.
(Source: ABC News)
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I think the vets would forgo a parade if they were treated like the heroes they are by the public as a matter of course: that means preference in employment, housing, educational opportunities, medical care & benefits if necessary. We need to honor our brave armed forces personnel instead of abusing them. If they are willing to die for our freedom to live, the least this ungrateful country can do is pull out all the stops to smooth their transition & pressure individuals (in particular, employers) to do the same.
Of course, if the government pays lip service to their bravery while surreptitiously undermining their bravery & honor, what can we expect of ordinary folk?
Horrible horrible horrible.
Another horrible left winged decision by his shrimpyness.