The Gulf War Veterans Association has declared war on anthrax immunizations. The vets point to sky-high casualty numbers incorporating myriad systemic reactions. They talk about terrible autoimmune diseases that are not easily diagnosed or treated. There is, however light at the end of the tunnel. It should be voluntary in America, as it is in many countries.
Military service is already a sacrifice.
No one signed up to be a sacrificial lamb. Smiles when sadness intrudes, Rainbows to follow the clouds, Laughter to kiss your lips, Sunsets to warm your heart, Gentle hugs when spirits sag, Friendships to brighten your being, Beauty for your eyes to see, Confidence for when you doubt, Faith so that you can believe, Courage to know yourself, Patience to accept the truth. For almost ten years, since he received nine injections from British army doctors, he has suffered muscle spasms, stomach pains, and memory loss. He, along with hundreds of British soldiers, has lobbied the Government to recognize his symptoms as an illness. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Defense refuses to acknowledge the existence of Gulf War syndrome.