First of all it was not my husband’s choice to go to Vietnam. He was drafted. A good friend of mine spent a year in the hospital after being shot 4 times and being one of the few survivors of a battle in Vietnam. He died 4 years ago from a rare cancer caused by agent orange. My retiree insurance cost are based on a formula relating to years of service. I only had 15 years so pay the full cost. When working it was subsidized. Health has NOTHING to do with my cost. I believe in people taking care of themselves if necessary and a strong safety net for the less fortunate. People in my town now need a income of 80k to qualify for a loan to buy a house. Rents have skyrocketed and unaffordable for many.