
Forcing airlines to salute veterans helps Canberra, not veterans
Yesterday, Scott Morrison announced that veterans who fly Virgin Australia will be thanked for their service. We need lasting psychological care, not an empty salute.

Yesterday, Scott Morrison announced that veterans who fly Virgin Australia will be thanked for their service. We need lasting psychological care, not an empty salute.
Criticism is part of the deal when it comes to leading a political party – or indeed a nation. But one Leftie thinks Trump and Turnbull may deserve some positive reinforcement as of late.
As someone who served in Vietnam, the reaction to my service has changed markedly, but the future is away from the past.
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