Cochecton

To the editor:

 You know the old saying we were taught as children “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me,” is mostly true.  So, calling wounded or captured soldiers “losers and suckers” may not hurt them, but cutting funds for VA services, especially when the funding has already been earmarked and approved by Congress, certainly will.  

 Is this what we really want?  Respect for all of our soldiers and veterans and the sacrifices they make and made is what made this country the envy of the world, just a few months ago. 

We must stand up for vital programs that were enacted and budgeted by our elected representatives.