| SOLUTIONS THE PROBLEM 1. Gulf War Syndrome, Depleted Uranium and the Dangers of Low-Level Radiation Desert Storm veterans along with the people of Iraq and Kuwait were victims of one of the latest military experiments on human beings. I believe that the ignorance was culpable and criminal. by Dr. Rosalie Bertell http://www.ccnr.org/bertell_book.html 2. Current veterans and soldiers coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan face a health care system that is systematically undermined by politicians who claim to “support our troops,” but treat quality medical care for veterans as a waste of government resources. The question of why the government is so willing to send our sons, daughters, husbands, wives, fathers and mothers to war and not willing to offer timely medical care for the wounds and illnesses resulting from their service is a question that should resound very seriously with the American public. This is not the time or the place for politicians to play a numbers game with people’s lives. It is not only disrespectful but puts them in mortal danger. VVAW and IVAW work with veterans every day who must deal with the painful realities of a healthcare system that rejects them because it is underfunded, understaffed and most importantly because it is being broken down and torn apart by a government who seems to value their death more than their lives. There are policy-makers and advocates who recognize the important contribution and sacrifice that America’s soldiers have made. The public must support these individuals and organizations if America’s veterans are to have access to quality medical care. In conclusion, VVAW and IVAW recommend: 1. Iraqi veterans have been exposed to dangerous of depleted uranium by the U.S. Military. The United States must immediately cease production of depleted-uranium weapons and stop their use in overseas military efforts. Like Agent Orange—a herbicide used by the military during the Vietnam War which caused serious physical damage to U.S. Soldiers—the short-term military gains made with depleted uranium can cause long-term and possibly life-threatening mental and physical repercussions. 2. Budget allocation for VA health care must change from annual discretionary funding to mandatory funding. The budget should account for rising costs in health care and the increasing number of veterans dependent on the VA health care system for quality medical care. 3. The VA must expand current services and improve access to quality medical care, to meet the actual needs of the millions of veterans across the country in a timely manner. From Vietnam to Iraq: Ignoring the Veteran Health care Crisis Produced by Vietnam Veterans Against the War www.vvaw.org 773-276-4189 Written by Dave Curry Additional research by Della Moran and Hannah Frisch Consulting by Tracy Van Slyke Co-sponsored by Iraq Veterans Against the War http://www.ivaw.net/ 215-241-7123 Published May 2005 3. Evidence brought to light through data recently released in England under the Freedom of Information act indicates that uranium used in Iraq at the beginning of the current war has made its way to England. Since the particles of depleted uranium have over a billion year life expectancy they can be a problem for residents and visitors to the United Kingdom for years. The study clearly attests to the presence of the DU. It also provides very compelling atmospheric data which shows the weather and atmospheric patterns which duplicated those of a period when Iraq dust was carried to England. Cf. Did the use of Uranium weapons in Gulf War 2 result in contamination of Europe? Evidence from the measurements of the Atomic Weapons Establishment, Aldermaston Berkshire, UK by Chris Busby Saoirse Morgan January 2006 Aberystwyth: Green Audit THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM IS ECONOMIC Check out the book Surrogate Wars:A Real Look At Wars. http://www.icsee.com/surrogatewars.html EXAMPLES OF PERSONS AFFECTED 1. Carol Picou http://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/abom/uran/us_e/000409.html 2. Juan Gonzalez http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/236934p-203326c.html RESEARCH/ACTION CENTERS 1. The Carter Center http://www.cartercenter.org/ 2. Traprock Peace Center http://www.traprockpeace.org/ 3. Voices in the Wilderness http://vitw.org/voices_from_iraq/ WHO TESTS FOR URANIUM CONTAMINATION? HAIR ANALYSIS PENNY DRESSEL in St. Martinville, Louisiana does hair samples. She believes a test can be designed to look specifically for uranium. Tests are designed to look for the elements most likely to be present in any given place . We simply ask the ones analyzing the test results to look for uranium. Ms. Dressel can be reached at Dupuis Natural Health in St. Martinville. 337-394-3350 DOCTOR JOHN JESTER in Maurice Louisiana is one of the original persons to practice natural medicine in Louisiana. Cured himself of cancer through natural medicine. Does hair analysis and follow up healing arts. Doctor Jester is developing a test specifically geared to testing for uranium contamination. He has a state wide network which will be able to fmake the tests and follow up on those who test positive. He can be reached at his office in Maurice, Louisiana 337-984-1202 DOCTOR JANE JESTER-HEBERT, daughter of Doctor John Jester. She also does the hair analysis and specialized in bio-nutrition . Can also be reached at 337-984-1202 URINE ANALYSIS CHROMOSONE TEST U. S. Government has bought up all equipment for chromosome testing WHO TREATS URANIUM CONTAMINATION? Those who do the hair analysis also provide dietary recommendations along with vitamin and mineral supplements LISTS OF LINKS Pax Christi (links) http://www.paxchristiusa.org/links.html Voices in the Wilderness http://vitw.org/links/ To continue To return to home page To email bill crumley or whitney vilcan Rev. William Crumley CSC 3041 Chitimacha Trail Charenton, La. 70523-0278 337-923-4281 |
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