tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130909605011397807.post5420092213528142284..comments2023-10-31T01:51:01.089-07:00Comments on Maritime Links Editor's Blog: WWII Merchant Mariners Petition for BenefitsMaritimeLinks- Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11419467499327110308noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130909605011397807.post-21943363820829062022007-05-19T20:51:00.000-07:002007-05-19T20:51:00.000-07:00I am surprised our government gives these people s...I am surprised our government gives these people such a hard time about getting benefits for fighting in WWII. Not when they so readily give benefits to folks from the world trade center in NY. Yes- 9/11 was a tradgedy... do we need to pay the victims families - no.<BR/><BR/>But, our veterans- yes. We need to take care of the people who have fought for our nation because these people are the reason we are free- treat them with respect and honor their sacrifices!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com