My cousin Billy was on CNN. It is sad.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

My cousin, Billy Blazinski, was on CNN.

I haven't seen him in quite a while. I knew he was ill, with leukemia, but,
our whole family was shocked to find out he was part of government
experiments way back when, when he was in the army. They were sworn
to secrecy, but are now speaking out.

Here's the clip. It's sad
http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/01/health/human-test-subjects/index.html

[southernyankeebelle]

1. How terribly sad. He is right about the VA. It takes forever to get the care he needs.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

2. It was pathetic that all the government offered was free testing. whoop-de-doo.

He worked for the government all his career after the army, so I am sure he is
probably fully insured...but I would imagine you would hope that the VA had
more answers about what is wrong with you since the government caused the
whole thing. And, be able to help those involved without insurance.

[southernyankeebelle]

3. You kidding? I don't know where you are coming from but retired military have

to pay for their health care also. By the way no one stops anyone from enlisting in the military and make a career then retire. Nothing is handed to this troops they earned every penny because they worked for it. Just like people work in civilian life and earn their pensions. Don't blame these men and women who by the way made true sacrifices for all of us because some can't get health insurance. If it was up to the majority of democrats everyone would be able to get health care.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

4. What??? I am totally floored. Didn't mean to imply any negativity whatsoever. I am 100%

behind those who served. I am 100% for health care for everyone. I am not blaming anyone for anything, except
that our country does not provide for the well being of all by providing full coverage to all.

All I was saying was that my cousin worked for the government after he was in the military and I feel
certain he is fully covered. He is lucky in that regard....his fellow soldiers, not so much.

[southernyankeebelle]

6. Sorry I misunderstood the way you were saying it. Your cousin might be going through

a lot trying to get coverage with the VA. Especially if they don't have records of the medicines he was taking during this top secret experiments. The sad thing is he is right going to the VA being turned down and have to reapply over and over is one way they tear you down.

[RiffRandell]

5. That is very sad.

Horrible.

[xchrom]

7. Sorry about all this. It must be very difficult.

Please keep us updated - it really shouldn't be like this.