“Recently, veterans have been heard more often. It is a pity that not as an example for imitation, but through scandals. With someone quarreled, someone was detained, somewhere else the incident. This is a sign of the main thing: we are still in the war, and the country is no longer waiting for us.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
The reason is that many are convenient to see veterans the same as once – silent and forgotten. Put on stage once a year, give “front hundred grams”, say the words of gratitude – and back, in the shadow. Such a veteran was used to perceived as a burden for society.
The brother somehow asked, “So now we will be” grandparents “as those of the parades?” And I would like to answer that no. But the state really wants this. So that we will return and turn to endless references, we will be waiting for mercy from the official. We do not need a hand. We do not ask. We want justice. We did our own – let the state make our own.
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We do not need the state to “help veterans.” It is necessary for the country to become a state of veterans. Where people who return from the front can learn, work, build a business, and be in power. Without pity and pathetic. Just as full -fledged citizens who have already proven that they can take responsibility.
If this is not the case, there will be another – veterans will find how to realize. But it may not be what the state and society wants. Because if we are repelled, we will not disappear. We are strong, but tired. And if the system does not change, we will just break it.
Respect is not a word from the podium. This is when the veteran is advised. When they are allowed to work and influence. These are not benefits, but level rules of the game. Not a slogan, but a decision.
And yet. Veterans are constantly spoken without veterans themselves. It’s wrong. How can a veteran ministry lead a person who does not know what a front is? There are many strong, intelligent, with experience. But we are not allowed. Because it is more difficult with us. Because we are not silent.
Time to change the approach. A veteran is not a problem. It’s potential. This is a person who has already shown that he can act. If the country understands it, everyone will win. If not, it will lose the most valuable: those who have protected it.
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