EXCLUSIVE: Vets condemn Walsh for attacking double amputee’s military service, calls for resignation

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31. I'll let you know if I hear anything from the VFW

Decided that as a Life Member, to let the VFW know how I personally felt by their lack of courage and support of Tammy Duckworth.

This is what I e-mailed them:

I am surprised that while the National Commander has made comments regarding the US Supreme Court decision on the Stolen Valor Act, he and the organization have said nothing about the attacks on a combat veteran made by a Congressman mainly known for failure to pay his child support.

Is this how the VFW shows that it stands with veterans, by hiding like scared children in a thunder storm?

Vote Vets has stepped up and shown courage in defending Tammy Duckworth from the verbal attacks of Congressman Joe Walsh, while the VFW has remained silent. And please don't insult my intelligence by saying that the VFW doesn't get involved in politics because that is a lie...and we know that an organization that often speaks of integrity and honor wouldn't lie.

At the moment I do not look upon the VFW with any sense of pride, and personally feel a sense of shame because this organization has failed to do what is right.


Of course I may get kicked out, but I'd rather have that then remain a member of an organization that is nothing but lapdogs for politicians and lacks the guts to defend one of our own!