VA files

[kenneth21441 0]

Well after all the time that we have served our country the same system that takes care of sort of really let us all down.

How could they do something so stupid as to let our records be stolen and then to wait a while before it was released, maybe they were hoping the scum bags would have a heart and turn the data in or maybe aliens would land and save the day.

I just received my letter today from the VA and can only add up how much this cost our service members in not only this mailing but the fact that we have served and some of us had died and now to be shafted like this.


I just feel that I need to vent this off here and want to blow off some steam. Because there is nothing else we can do: what cry over when we should grab the bull by the horns and beat him down.

Kenneth Potter
FAA Senior Parachute Rigger
Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA)
FFL Gunsmith

[MC208B 0]

what's the big deal? so what?

[Zipp0 1]

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what's the big deal? so what?

Are you serious?

Zipp0

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Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down.

[MC208B 0]

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what's the big deal? so what?

Are you serious?

Zipp0

yes I am.

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what's the big deal? so what?

Are you serious?

Zipp0

yes I am.

Are you a veteran? Do you understand the potential abuses and illegal activities that could happen due to this data being lost/stolen? Do you realize that terrorists could use this info to get passports? Do you appreciate the terrible effects of identity theft on the victim? Does it bother you that the goverment handled millions of personal/private records with no regard for security?

To me, it is a very big deal - as it could have very negative consequences for me and my family.

Zipp0

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Chuck Norris doesn't do push-ups, he pushes the Earth down.

[billvon 3,067]

>what's the big deal?

Let's look at one potential problem.

We now know that vets can have passports forged more easily with their information. So it would stand to reason that they may have to start 'profiling' US veterans, since veteran passports are more likely to be forged. Which means that if you're a veteran who has fought in Afghanistan, you're going to be hassled at airports, perhaps even end up on a no-fly list.

See any issues there?

[akarunway 1]

Here is the latest info I got>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/06/AR2006060601332.html?referrer=email

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[kenneth21441 0]

As a veteran it takes alot to sign up and go off to foriegn lands to meet people....

But when your time is over and you are back in the other world this data should be kept out of others hands. give me your SSN, date of birth, name etc.... and Im sure that someone could do lots of damage like sign up for phone service, electric company, buy a home or rent a home... Not including the passport and other ID issues that we face in the modern world.

Oh yeah, Did i forget the part of not paying for anything....... try and then get something done..... What about a job that checks your credit report?? Looks like fast food is your new job....


That is what scares me and to have our own government agency that is for the veterans wait several weeks before we know about it and to do nothing really to make sure that this had not happened.... What the F*ck!!

If that had happened to me I would have been fired and put away, let it happen in our own system: get promoted or what...

This gives a big Black eye to all of us...... Whats is the total cost???? Millions and my lost for respect for the people in charge of this...

Kenneth Potter
FAA Senior Parachute Rigger
Tactical Delivery Instructor (Jeddah, KSA)
FFL Gunsmith