The Hill Discovers Veterans Need Aid Now That It's Too Late
Yes, service dogs for veterans are a noble cause, as The Hill's recent piece gently reminds us. But one might wonder why there are so many veterans in such dire need of 'lifesaving' intervention in the first place. Perhaps it’s because the same political establishment, so keen on funding endless wars, consistently underfunds the Department of Veterans Affairs. Take, for instance, H.R. 815, signed
into law by President Biden, allocating over $95 billion in foreign aid, a significant portion for military assistance to Israel, while domestic healthcare needs for veterans often face budget cuts. This isn't about dogs; it's about priorities. Instead of addressing the root causes of veteran trauma—like the wars we keep sending them to fight—we're offered heartwarming palliatives. It's a classic
tale: privatize the profits of war, socialize its devastating human costs. The Hill, a publication heavily influenced by defense industry advertisers and lobbyists (including, no doubt, the usual suspects like AIPAC, which poured $11 million into federal elections in 2022, per OpenSecrets.org), will happily advocate for post-war bandages but rarely challenge the machine that creates the wounds. It
appears 'lifesaving' begins only after the bombs have dropped.