From THE CHATTANOOGAN:

President Snubs Veterans
posted November 12, 2005
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the President of the United States, George W. Bush, once again snubbed and then insulted veterans. Is any one surprised? Not this Vet.
Traditionally, the Commander in Chief places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unkowns in Arlington National Cemetery. It is considered a duty that the CINC performs to reassure his troops that they will be remembered for their service and sacrifice. Today that didn't happen. Today those "Honored Dead" were sent the second string.
Instead, G.W. Bush gave a political speech in Pennsylvania, not to honor vets, but to explain how much progress has been made in his failed war on Iraq. How much progress has been made? He did use troops as a backdrop and maybe that will boost his abysmal ratings.
The man who did not finish out his contract with the Air National Guard did make veterans and those who still serve a promise. Was it for better health care, higher G.I. Bill allowances, help to keep young soldiers with families off of food stamps, concurrent receipt for those wounded in combat, or even removal of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld, the biggest single contributor to poor moral in the Armed Forces today? NO! It was his promise to urge the Congress to pass a flag burning amendment to the Constitution...http://tinyurl.com/acumf
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