Well, SDPR gave me a five minute interview with two of the veterans in Reveille in Hot Springs. My other books received thirty minutes or more of air time but this one gets only five minutes "because of its content."
There we have it! The book seems to be controversial. If it is, I say hooray! Hooray for the voices of our veterans who only ask Washington to keep their benefits they once received. Are these voices calling out in the wilderness of our fly-over zone, or are they speaking to the desert of self-centered politicians who have never served their country in the military, who believe those who say these cut backs will save the taxpayers money or those who just don't care about the numerous reasons to save our VA hospitals and benefits?
If Washington does not care about our soldiers when they return from serving their country, then perhaps, just perhaps, young men and women will no longer care about serving in the military that asks for their service, but denies them the benefits most dear to them.
It gives me pause for thought. I believe that if we could get national media attention for our battle in Hot Springs, which represents the struggle for all veterans in this country, maybe, just maybe, the voices of our veterans will be heard and honored.
Give us five minutes more, and many, many more, in order to explain to the entire country, the veteran pleas. Please, please, who will listen, really listen--and act?
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