Adjusting to the American life after serving in the military is a daunting challenge for the troops. Soldiers returning home face the harsh reality of becoming homeless. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that neraly 200,000 veterans are homeless in any given night. A question frequently asked is,"why are the veterans homeless?" In addition, to the factors affecting homelessness such as; no access to healthcare and affordable housing to name a few. Two major complex factors affecting soldiers are the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and substance abuse. The majority of veterans and soldiers cannot handle coming back to a civilian life after a traumatic war. Leading to mental disorders. The psychological effects of taking lives of other human beings are a lifetime effect. As an Iraq soldier expressed, " My first time killing somebody was very devastating." He recalled, saying that he fired at a minivan carrying a family of unarmed civilians. Unable to cope with "normal life," many turn to alcohol and drugs. Having these factors interfering with the ability to maintain a secure job, a stable relationship with family or even society and causing them to become homeless. You would think that the troops will be well taken care of due to the fact that they risked their lives for our country in combat. I know I did. That is merely a fact. Since the VA only reaches about 25% of those in need, leaving 300,000 veterans to seek help from local government agencies and service organizations in their communities. Now what is the government willinfg to do about all of this? The Military news stated that in April, Obama introduced legislation dubbed "Homes for Heroes Act." This act would establish grant and voucher programs to encourage development of affordable housing for veterans. Personally, I think this issue will definitely need more than just an act to provide a "normal life," for the veterans. Reality is that we cannot make an overnight change in helping homeless veterans. I say mainly because war is not an easy intake in a person's life nevertheless, coming out of that "zone."
links: http://www.nchv.org/
http://www.military.com/
http://www1.va.gov/
http://www.csmonitor.com/
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles
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11 comments:
Good explanation and well organizition of the statements
Your paper is very clear on what your argument is, and your knowledge of the topic, I really like your thesis statement also. But your sources do need some work.
I like the numbers and facts you put in to your essay. unsure what the arguement is. couldb split up into paragraphs
I found your paper interesting and easy to follow. It grabbed my attention in the first few sentences.
Your papers written nicely, you could organize your ideas into a more clean introduction, body, and conclusion though.
I understand where you stand, but I think you make too many generalizations. Statements like "Soldiers coming home face the harsh reality of becoming homeless" makes it seem like if a servicemember leaves the military then they will be homeless. I think it can be hard to adjust, I just seperated from the Marines myself, but I think it's a stretch to say the vast majority don't make it. Your numbers speak for themselves but it's odd to me because in the 4 years I was in the military I never knew anyone or heard of anyone who knew someone who fell victim to the kinds of things you wrote about.
Can't get the they say SO FAR... But I know it is coming. Very good information though. Just got to revise & put in just a little they say.
I had no question of what side you hold on the situation. You consistently held your view throughout. There is are five words that do bring about a bit of confusion and that is when you stated "That is merely a fact." I am having a hard time pinpointing what you meant to be a "fact."
There is a lot of great info and I can really see what you think "I say" on the topic adn hte arguement . I was a little unclear what your topic at first thought - so I would work on making that more celar
The crazy font colors are SO hard to read...I want you to personalize the blog, but try out a new combination that is not so glaring.
The organization is a little jumpy here. Try to chunk your information more intentionally so that like information is kept with like information.
I LOVE the topic...it is a great one. Right now, though, really concentrate on organization of the document so that you can best argue your point (which is...?).
I'm troubled by this line, "That is merely a fact." You need to SHOW this via personal narrative, source material, etc. You can't just say "It's a fact" and leave it at that.
You gave alot of good information, but you may want to extend your essay. Also, you should add some service men expirences to show first hand if what you wrote about is true.
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