Category Archives: Veterans for Common Sense News

All Votes Should be Counted, Especially in Deeply Troubled Ohio

Posted on November 13, 2004 by Team VCS

Kerry Won Ohio: Just Count the Ballots at the Back of the Bus Most voters in Ohio chose Kerry. Here’s how the votes vanished.  By Greg PalastIn These TimesFriday, November 12, 2004 This February, Ken Blackwell, Ohio’s Secretary of State, told … Continue reading →

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215 U.S. Soldiers Wounded in Action During Four Days of Urban Warfare

Posted on November 11, 2004 by Team VCS

Hundreds of wounded GIs sent to Germany FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) –A steady stream of wounded from Iraq, mostly from fighting in Fallujah, has begun arriving at the U.S. military’s main hospital in Europe, an official said Thursday. Two planeloads with around 90 … Continue reading →

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Army Gives Family No Answers in Suicide

Posted on November 11, 2004 by Team VCS

Army Gives Family ‘No Answers’ in Suicide By Theola S. LabbeWashington Post Staff WriterThursday, November 11, 2004; Page A01 KATY, Tex. — Carol Coons keeps her son’s dog tags and framed photo in the living room, on the same shelf … Continue reading →

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The Things They Wrote: The Just-In-Case Letters Home from Fallen Soldiers

Posted on November 11, 2004 by Team VCS

November 11, 2004 VETERANS DAY The Things They Wrote A year ago the Op-Ed page marked Veterans Day by publishing excerpts from letters written home by soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq. At the time, fewer than 400 Americans … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Casualties of War: Over 17,000 U.S. Troops Wounded

Posted on November 11, 2004 by Team VCS

The Forgotten Casualties of War: Over 17,000 U.S. Troops Wounded President Bush predicted victory in Fallujah and wished U.S. soldiers “Godspeed” in their mission as the bloody U.S. assault on the city entered its third day. His comments came during … Continue reading →

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For women vets, a battle along with a war

Posted on November 11, 2004 by Team VCS

For women vets, a battle along with a war FORT BRAGG, N.C. – With their buddies driving Humvees and dodging snipers in Iraq, a group of seven Fort Bragg soldiers – all women – formed their own convoy yesterday, en … Continue reading →

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The crushing of Fallujah will not end the war in Iraq

Posted on November 10, 2004 by Team VCS

The Crushing of Fallujah Will Not End the War in Iraq It is likely to be as disappointing in terms of ending the resistance as the capture of Saddam.     The belligerent trumpetings of the US Marines bode ill for Fallujah. … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day News: Veterans Return Home from War, Yet Many Lack VA Healthcare

Posted on November 10, 2004 by Team VCS

Vets return, but not always with healthcare As the nation honors its veterans Thursday, some advocates say too many are falling through the cracks. By Alexandra Marks Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor November 10, 2004 After serving 410 … Continue reading →

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Judge Says Detainees’ Trials Are Unlawful

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Team VCS

Judge Says Detainees’ Trials Are Unlawful Ruling Is Setback For Bush Policy By Carol D. Leonnig and John MintzWashington Post Staff WritersTuesday, November 9, 2004; Page A01 The special trials established to determine the guilt or innocence of prisoners at … Continue reading →

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Editorial: We can hate the battle while loving the soldier

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Team VCS

EDITORIAL We can hate the battle while loving the soldier Veterans Day is an appropriate time for us to focus on a lesson we should have learned during the Vietnam War. We can embrace the soldier while disdaining the war. … Continue reading →

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