"Dave Bugg" wrote in message
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
Meanwhile, YOUR PRESIDENT can't put his foot down and arrange for our
soldiers to have the protective gear they need. They have to get it
from a CHARITY. Otherwise, they are at high risk of coming home with
brain injuries that are more prevalent in this war than any other.

It isn't as simple as you make it sound, Joe. Military equipment is always
undergoing testing and modification, even during wartime. There are three
helmet systems in use, and they are being retro-fitted with the new
padding system. Even without the new padding system, the helmets are
incredibly effective. I know from experience. With the new padding system,
it's even better solving some of the issues with blast concussion.

Operation Helmet began providing new liners before official testing and
adoptation was completed by the military. And they have helped in getting
them out faster than thru normal military channels. This has nothing to do
with Bush.

It has everything to do with Bush. The title "commander in chief" means he
is, in effect, the CEO of a very large corporation called America. Since you
and I are aware of the issue, it stands to reason that HE should be aware of
the issue as well. If he was an actual manager, heads would roll and careers
would be ruined until the solution was the best it could be.