Government to apologise to Vietnam veterans

kiwi_2005 · 05-25-08, 01:34 AM

About blardy time. And to think she once was a anti Vietnam war protester now she's apologising

. Well its a start for the kiwi vets here.

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The government will offer a formal apology to Vietnam veterans and their families on Wednesday.
The apology will take place at Parliament.
Prime Minister Helen Clark says the apology will recognise the veterans were not treated fairly on their return to New Zealand after the war in Vietnam.
She says the apology was agreed to in a memorandum of understanding between the government, ex-Vietnam Services Association, and the RSA.
Veterans will be further acknowledged during commemorative events next weekend. Tribute 08 will include a civic welcome in Wellington and a parade. Much of Tribute 08 will be broadcast live on TVNZ7.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/...512381&ref=rss

bradclark1 · 05-25-08, 09:23 AM

Thats nice but what does it mean for the vets?

Jimbuna · 05-25-08, 12:16 PM

it might have a better meaning if they made some positive financial adjustment to their pensions when they draw them.

kurtz · 05-25-08, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

it might have a better meaning if they made some positive financial adjustment to their pensions when they draw them.

Words=cheap
Money=Expensive

Jimbuna · 05-26-08, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kurtz

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

it might have a better meaning if they made some positive financial adjustment to their pensions when they draw them.

Words=cheap
Money=Expensive

Sadly, that is generally the case.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,584 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	it might have a better meaning if they made some positive financial adjustment to their pensions when they draw them. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!