Affirmative Action For Disabled Veterans Is Necessary
As we all know, there is a war going on against Terror. The United States is involved in two worlds that have taken a very large toll on our soldiers and also our country. Based on government statistics, dates ranging from October 2001 to February, 2008, more than 30,000 of our veterans serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and various duty stations throughout the world have been wounded in action. The most apparent injuries are those in which a soldier loses a hand or other extremity, or has been severely burned or blinded. However, there are other combat ailments that have also been determined to be disabilities to soldiers. They include, but are not limited to, hearing loss, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and others. There are a great percentage of those soldiers that suffer from the before mentioned that unfortunately are forced to end their service because of their condition. While some are able to make an easy transition into the civilian workforce, it is not as simple for those that may be missing an arm or confined to a wheel chair. Regardless of the injury or ailment, it is my belief that we owe it to those that have made such an extreme sacrifice for the well being of our country and those that reside in it, to ensure that they are able to live comfortable and productive lives extending past their service.
In my judgment, I do believe that disabled veterans should fall under the umbrella of affirmative action as they enter the civilian workforce, especially I federal contracting. However, I do also believe that their qualification should be comparable to all other applicants. Basically, an employer should not have lower standards to accommodate a disabled veteran or any other group; but, they should definitely recognize the amount of dedication of a disabled veteran that has suffered as...
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