wlayton, there are a lot of "people and programs" that are taking advantage of some wonderful Americans. By that I mean, not only Washington, D.C., there are some out there on television that ask for "monthly donations" to help with the wounded warriors, and others.
Been known to do a "little research" on different topics, my background. One group that is very much outfront, won't call their name, pull in a lot of "donor money" and too much of this is pocketed by the "marketing people". Been involved in marketing, advertising, publishing all of my life, felt wounded myself when I looked at the numbers that the "group" were putting in their pockets from the largest soliciting organization on television. Many folks don't take the time to look at disclosure forms.
As some on here know, Buc is not a huge "supporter" of "Groups". Will stop there at this point. Will add this, PTSD is real, just like Agent Orange was.
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