I’ve lived this story. I was made to feel guilty for the very benefits I earned through service — targeted, humiliated, and even pressured into giving away money when I barely had enough to survive.

But here’s the truth: this isn’t just about me. It’s about a pattern where veterans are used as scapegoats. Institutions, corporations, and political actors deflect attention from their corruption by turning communities against those who served. Veterans become the “easy target,” while real misconduct hides in the shadows .

This isn’t only unfair — it’s dangerous. It erodes trust, fuels resentment, and weakens the very fabric of our society. Protecting veterans isn’t charity. It’s justice.

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🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Episode

🎧 Listen to the Full Report (Audio Version)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CU8gVUrmUFpOLFPGW5hLZxEcmuZPH0k7/view?usp=sharing

📄 Read the Full Written Report

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vMhtiCp_SkdZ9hJpGfAKwrR2neFTcOrV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true

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If you’ve ever been told veterans are “getting too much,” stop and ask: Who benefits from making me believe this?

Because corruption doesn’t want you looking up. It wants you looking sideways.

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