tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post5288846785192159937..comments2023-09-11T06:39:44.642-07:00Comments on TonyMBenson: Quote of the week - Eating is optionalTony Bensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-44967654611651227102011-03-21T09:24:41.253-07:002011-03-21T09:24:41.253-07:00Ellie; People in general are much more generous th...Ellie; People in general are much more generous than the government who is supposed to represent them. Our friend has considerable support from the community, despite the fact that she is abandoned by the army and the government. <br /><br />She's one of the lucky ones, in that her mental injuries don't stop her from being an intelligent, very sharp person, they just make her suffer a lot of emotional distress, but it's much easier for her to make friends than for many. Sadly her physical injuries are going to take her to an early demise.Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-4820238560377187062011-03-20T09:20:11.665-07:002011-03-20T09:20:11.665-07:00This is just awful. It beggars belief that our gov...This is just awful. It beggars belief that our government, and in truth the people of the UK for not doing more to speak up, would allow her to be in this terrible position. I'm just glad she has friends in you and Margo.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-18849408559254251762011-03-19T13:54:21.615-07:002011-03-19T13:54:21.615-07:00Sarah; Thank you. She appreciates all the warm tho...Sarah; Thank you. She appreciates all the warm thoughts and blessings people have been sending to her.Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-2013439118242719382011-03-19T13:40:48.157-07:002011-03-19T13:40:48.157-07:00Wow...sending prayers and well-wishes to her and a...Wow...sending prayers and well-wishes to her and all of you.<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-47187374355872200002011-03-19T12:47:33.267-07:002011-03-19T12:47:33.267-07:00JEFritz; Yes, there's little we can do when th...JEFritz; Yes, there's little we can do when there are so many people in her situation. Even voting doesn't seem to help. I vote for compassion and this is what we get. <br /><br />Trisha; I think the problem stems from the fact that most politicians come from wealthy families. They have no idea.<br /><br />Kangaroobee; I too hope for her luck to get better, but I'm not sure that I hold out too high an expectation for it. <br /><br />Jarmara; The government seems to only care about what they can get from people, not what they can give back. The military are a great illustration of that. The poem is heartfelt, and I can quite understand that the soldiers feel that way. <br /><br />AllMyPosts; Thank you. She's an inspiring person. <br /><br />Nancy; When I lived in San Diego there were always vets begging on the streets. So many people don't understand why work is difficult for them, because the mental injuries don't look as bad as the physical ones. I wasn't pitching for contributions - just wanted to tell the tale.Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-42079793009494860242011-03-19T12:01:29.376-07:002011-03-19T12:01:29.376-07:00I am so sorry for her. We have many military famil...I am so sorry for her. We have many military families and individuals here in the USA in the same situation. If young people could see what their sacrifice would bring them, our countries would have a tough time getting people to join the military. I am in dire straits myself or I would offer some money.<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, The Treasures of Carmelidrium.</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-50671865402869309722011-03-19T08:11:24.067-07:002011-03-19T08:11:24.067-07:00oh!!!!
Wow!! Moved for her bro!! Whoever it is, ...oh!!!! <br /><br />Wow!! Moved for her bro!! Whoever it is, may god bless her and let her keep moving!!<br /><br />with warm regards<br />http://arandomarticle.blogspot.comAbhishekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633374524540097827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-64209543766754212572011-03-19T04:48:49.025-07:002011-03-19T04:48:49.025-07:00My thoughts are with your friend. How can the govt...My thoughts are with your friend. How can the govt' turn their back on someone who had put their life on the line for this country.... It makes me so cross when others done nothing and get handouts. I have a poem written in the First World War. It was printed on a card which the disabled Soldiers sold for 2 pence. At the top of the card it saids: Can you give this Ex-service Man a Job or help him by buying this card.<br /><br /><b>The Disabled Soliers Appeal.<br />I did hear my country calling<br />In her hour of darkest strife<br />And was ready then to help her<br />Ready, ay, to give my life<br /><br />Caring not for home or pleasure,<br /> Parents, wife, children small,<br />Thinking how I best could serve her,<br />Answering only duty’s call.<br /><br />I have served my country faithfully,<br />And have given of my best,<br />In this war for right and Freedom,<br />Facing death… ay, and worse with jest.<br /><br />I have seen my comrades falling,<br />Midst the storm of shot and shell,<br />And have laughed and sung while standing<br />At the very gates of hell.<br /><br />On the cliffs of Gallipoli,<br />Or the stricken fields of France,<br />‘Neath the scorching sun of Asia. <br />Taking every risk and chance<br /><br />Risking limb and life whilst “Slackers”<br />‘Neath the precious War Badge hide;<br />Why should they not take their chances <br />In the Roll of battle’s tide!<br /><br />Yet in spite of sacrifices,<br />I am told that once again <br />Both my King and Country need me<br />Shall I let them call in Vain?<br /><br />No! I’m ready and I’m willing<br />Now the danger’s at its worse;<br />But in justice, I demand that<br />All the ‘Slackers should go first!</b><br /><br />I bet you it would be against our modern day human rights to send the <i>'Slackers'</i> off<br /> to war<br /><br />Best wishes to your friend and I'm very grateful for her and people like her for the freedom my family and I have.Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-51474390226370979192011-03-19T02:46:35.099-07:002011-03-19T02:46:35.099-07:00That is a sad story. I hope her luck changes soon....That is a sad story. I hope her luck changes soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-72558816939229364992011-03-19T00:46:17.360-07:002011-03-19T00:46:17.360-07:00i'm so sorry to hear about your friend :( It r...i'm so sorry to hear about your friend :( It really SUCKS the way the govt treats its citizens sometimes.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-31544522503919966632011-03-18T15:50:42.621-07:002011-03-18T15:50:42.621-07:00How unfair. I only wish it was the only time I hea...How unfair. I only wish it was the only time I heard such a story...I'm sorry I can't offer anything more than that.J E Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372746219262163566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-75800091085616442882011-03-18T14:53:35.448-07:002011-03-18T14:53:35.448-07:00Michael; I think most people are kind hearted and ...Michael; I think most people are kind hearted and generous, but whatever floats to the top of the cesspool seems to end up taking power over us.Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-33172693307151557332011-03-18T14:43:01.432-07:002011-03-18T14:43:01.432-07:00Well said Tony. There's too much greed in the ...Well said Tony. There's too much greed in the world in my opinion. The human race is for the most part a cesspool that begins with the richest in our society.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-43194891940406013532011-03-18T12:57:49.266-07:002011-03-18T12:57:49.266-07:00Summer; Under such circumstances a foul mouth seem...Summer; Under such circumstances a foul mouth seems quite appropriate. I feel for her when she displays so much pride in the army that turned its back on her. We owe her more, as we do your grandmother and many others. <br /><br />The frustrating thing is that most of us would cheerfully have our tax money spent to support those people who need it, but they won't do it. They prefer to stock the government wine cellars instead.Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-6138885002185581312011-03-18T12:46:02.313-07:002011-03-18T12:46:02.313-07:00This is a sad story. I don't have much faith i...This is a sad story. I don't have much faith in our Government, I've watched my friends be abandoned from the army and my grandmother had her social security cut and she is the guardian of two small great grand kids, the only person who helps her is me- because the state, the government are too tight. I wont go much further than that- as I have a foul mouth sometimes.Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-883863541506215882011-03-18T12:05:17.817-07:002011-03-18T12:05:17.817-07:00D U Okonkwo; Thank you. She has quite a large netw...D U Okonkwo; Thank you. She has quite a large network of friends who are very supportive, but her friends' generosity can never be a substitute for income. She is a very special person, much loved by those who meet her.Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4118962730015351652.post-59966577018017791772011-03-18T11:35:18.698-07:002011-03-18T11:35:18.698-07:00What a sad story - I really feel for your friend. ...What a sad story - I really feel for your friend. She sounds lovely. Is there a local church or other community or something that she can get involved with? It sounds like she spends a lot of time along.D. U. Okonkwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900694425526387930noreply@blogger.com