Opinion

Yes, we know Duckworth is a vet

Posted September 20, 2014 5:01 am

First, let me thank Tammy Duckworth for her military service, and I am sorry that she was permanently injured. That said, when Joe Walsh was running against Duckworth two years ago he stated that she would not debate him and all she talked about was that she was an Iraq vet and lost her legs in a helicopter crash. He was vilified for that comment and lost.

Two years later she was asked about her pregnancy and her first comment was, "Iraq veterans can face fertility issues." She just could not resist letting everyone know that she is a veteran.

Ms. Duckworth we know you are a veteran, now we need you to do your job as our representative. Stop looking for sympathy and deal with the issues that our country is facing.

Again, thank you for your military service.

Gerald Aleksy

Elk Grove Village

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