Silly Promise?

Dear sir:
It is reported that Veteran Affairs Minister Greg Thompson has referred to a promise made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as a “silly promise”.
In a letter dated June 28, 2005, Harper said: “A Conservative government would immediately extend the Veterans Independence Program services to widows of all Second World War and Korean War veterans – regardless of when the veteran passed away or how long they had been receiving the benefit prior to passing away.”
It is not the only “silly promise” that Mr. Harper has broken. He also promised to provide medical testing and compensation to victims of toxic herbicide spraying by Canada’s Armed Forces at CFB Gagetown.
There has been a continuous theme of disrespect from this government towards today’s military members, veterans and their families alike.
In the next election, voters who have respect for our soldiers should remember this “silly” government and vote accordingly.
Art J. Connolly, Vice-President
Agent Orange Association of Canada
London, Ontario