Support the Troops plates are one of many specialty Colorado license plates available to drivers in the state. (Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post)
Magnets, bumper stickers or license plates saying “we support our troops” don’t demonstrate your appreciation. And shining green lights in the night doesn’t show your support either; it sells light bulbs. America, your “heroes” can’t get jobs, treatment for PTSD, or the health and dental benefits we were promised.
If you really appreciate our service, prove it. Stop re-electing those fiscally irresponsible officials who’ve cut our benefits to help balance their budget. Hire combat veterans to protect our schools and borders. Devote more designated parking for wounded veterans. Businesses give seniors discounts, so why not veterans? Do something for veterans in your neighborhood like raking leaves or shoveling snow. Support the Wounded Warrior Project. Put flowers on the graves of veterans at a national cemetery — and not just on Memorial Day or Veterans Day.
Make your appreciation commensurate with the sacrifice we’ve made.
Joe Aiello, Littleton
This letter was published in the Nov. 4 edition.
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