Props to TVY/95.5

[Stewy]

Critical as I am toward the idiocy, I must then in turn recognize good effort. Thank you to Amie and KC for raising the alarm about wounded Soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital not being able to receive get well cards. Props also to US Senator Jeff Sessions for stepping up to provide a solution to the situation. Agree or not with the conflict in Iraq, these soldiers have sacrificed in service to our country. Personally, I would like to see this station continue this momentum and address the treatment (and lack thereof) of our Vets from all conflicts.

This is an example of good radio bringing about good things.

Proud Stewy

 

[Jhouston]

One BIG reason that may be overlooked, is INFECTION. A large percentage of the wounded have compromised or lowered immune systems due to massive antibiotic use, as many of our wounded have multiple drug resistant wounds/infections. That's from someone first hand. Think fecal-wraped IEDs. Noticed the gloves our guys are wearing in Iraq now? There's a reason.

Anything incoming to the patient, at Walter Reed or wherever, like a card or magazine, poses more infection issues. And, should the soldier touch it, it can then spread the drug resistant bacterium into the population. Sometimes it's easier to say "we can't" rather than go into detail about patient conditions, and possible health threats. But, props to Amie and KC for trying come to the aide of our heroes.

 

[dothanmonitor]

Props to Walter Reed for taking steps to protect our military men and women.

Props to everyone who understands this.

Not so much to those who feel the need to make themselves feel better.

It must be nice to be 'special' where reasonable rules should not apply to you.

It sure makes for good publicity and news headlines though. Interesting.

-Eagerly awaiting the next 'cause of the month'

 

[jabbathehut]

Props to Amie and KC, its truly a worthy cause.


Stewy you surprised me with the kind words. Well said.

 

[Stewy]

Though my role in life isn't to please you I'm glad I did. My wish is that all I ever had to post was goodness and light. If all radio were done as it should be then my wish would come true. Alas, that isn't the case so I point out things with the hope that improvement will follow.

Listening Stewy 8)

 

[OutOfTheBiz]

So when some soldier dies in the hospital from an infection introduced by a "Get Well" card, will Amie and KC go and speak at his funeral?

 

[DaleGriffin]

You negative folks are just plain horrible people.

 

[Stewy]

Love it Dale, that judgment from a man that has "Attack it" under your name. Well, at least you've quit quoting yourself also. Thanks for the improvement. And the folks you are categorizing on this thread as horrible are not horrible they just disagree with you on this topic. Guess name calling is the only attack you can resort to in this particular instance. Gee thanks for the creativity and originality, can't wait to read more of it.

Plain Horrible Stewy!

 

[DaleGriffin]

I'm sorry did I miss something here? WTVY did a very good thing for the troops and people are talking about troops dying and Amie and KC being responsible. Is that not horrible in your eyes?

 

[headlandradio]

I'm sorry did I miss something here? WTVY did a very good thing for the troops and people are talking about troops dying and Amie and KC being responsible. Is that not horrible in your eyes?

Wow :..Nobody's blaming The Queen and her pet for anything except for being ignorant..and jumping all-over a topic for the sake of having something to talk about and promoting THEMSELVES..or perhaps more correct HERSELF.. by pulling on peoples heartstrings..normally this works well for her, but this time around she failed to check her facts..and is in the position of promoting a bad cause. I mean it should have been obvious that things were not as they appeared, why would the military go through the trouble of stopping cards from getting to soldiers..for no reason at all..DUH..research amie!..try it ;D

 

[Tidd-a-lee winks]

I'm sorry did I miss something here? WTVY did a very good thing for the troops and people are talking about troops dying and Amie and KC being responsible. Is that not horrible in your eyes?

Wow :..Nobody's blaming The Queen and her pet for anything except for being ignorant..and jumping all-over a topic for the sake of having something to talk about and promoting THEMSELVES..or perhaps more correct HERSELF.. by pulling on peoples heartstrings..normally this works well for her, but this time around she failed to check her facts..and is in the position of promoting a bad cause. I mean it should have been obvious that things were not as they appeared, why would the military go through the trouble of stopping cards from getting to soldiers..for no reason at all..DUH..research amie!..try it ;D

I tried to blame her but my post got deleted.
Looks like WTVY-TV needs to do a retraction on thier story.
Do you think Amie will admit that she was wrong about it on the air? This is all like the gas screw up a couple of years ago.

 

[Stewy]

So sorry that I hadn't done my research as well. I throw myself on the mercies of the posters.

Humbled Stewy :-[

 

[backinthegame]

I do not want to get in the middle of anyone's debate but I thought I would let Stewy know that she or he is off of the hook. Now, I am not pro or negative 95.5 or "Pollard and KC in the Morning" but if memory serves me correctly, I was listening the day that this radio station broadcasted both the interview with the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Sentor Jeff Sessions. Would this not be considered getting the facts if you go right to the source? Also, if the ones posting on this site were listening correctly they may have heard the lady from Walter Reed say that the reason for not allowing the greeting cards was because one an ordinance that took effect in 2001 and two the man hours that it would take to sort through and read each card that was sent due to the anti-war hate mail. Not once did I hear her or do I recall hearing her state that the reason the soldiers were not allowed to get the cards was because of germs causing further illness. But, if you are interested, here is an update from Walter Reed Army Medical center in reference to the soldiers receiving cards. Happy Holidays to All and send a Soldier a Card! I am sure they would appreciate it.

http://wramc.army.mil/Lists/WRNews/DispForm.aspx?Id=30&

Holiday Cards to Wounded and Recovering Soldiers - Updated!

Page Content Walter Reed Army Medical Center cannot accept packages,
letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A
Recovering American Soldier'. The U.S. Postal Service is no longer
accepting "Any Service Member" or "A Recovering American Soldier"
letters or packages. Mail to "Any Service Member" that is deposited into
a collection box will not be delivered.

However, through a unique partnership between the American Red Cross and
Pitney Bowes Inc., communities across America are invited to mail cards
along with personal messages of support to wounded service members at
military hospitals around the country.

With the support of the U.S. Department of Defense and Walter Reed Army
Medical Center, and with help from Pitney Bowes Government Solutions,
the American Red Cross will collect, review and distribute holiday
greeting cards to wounded military personnel. For security reasons, the
Red Cross will be able to accept only holiday cards but not packages.
Red Cross volunteers will receive and bundle the cards, which will be
shipped by Pitney Bowes Government Solutions. Then, Red Cross volunteers
at the medical facilities will distribute the cards throughout the
holiday season.

Please address your holiday cards to:

We Support You During Your Recovery!
c/o American Red Cross
P.O. Box 419
Savage, MD 20763-0419

Be sure to affix adequate postage. Cards must be received no later than
December 27. Cards received after this date will be returned to the
sender. Again, senders are reminded that "care packages" are not part of
the program--send only cards and notes. Also, please refrain from using
glitter or any other inserts that would not be appropriate in a hospital
environment.

People who want to express their appreciation to American service
members may also consider making a donation to one of the more than 300
nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their
families listed on the "America Supports You" website,
www.americasupportsyou.mil

Other organizations that offer means of showing your support for our
troops or assist wounded service members and their families include:

http://www.usocares.org/
http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/tooursoldiers/
http://www.redcross.org

The outpouring of gratitude and encouragement from the general public,
corporate America and civic groups throughout the past year has been
incredible. Our Warriors in Transition are amazed at the thanks and
support they receive from their countrymen.

 

[backinthegame]

I quess I could say and the rest of the story...in my evening rush I left out my whole point of my previous comment. On December 5th Sentor Sessions does a radio interview with Pollard and KC in the Morning and vows to contact Walter Reed and question them about the refusal of cards for the soldiers ironically on December 6th Walter Reed post an update allowing or finding a solution so that the wounded soldiers can receive Christmas cards. Personally I would think that you have a small town radio station that has alot going for them because of their determination and care for these soldiers. You do not have to like them but at least respect them for their effort. Again, Happy Holidays and check out the Walter Reed website.

http://wramc.army.mil/Lists/WRNews/DispForm.aspx?Id=30&