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As a proud Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, I’m alarmed by the unprecedented threats facing our democracy. We need a leader who can stand up and fight for our basic values, and I believe that leader is Kamala Harris.
Like veterans, Harris is deeply committed to defending American freedoms. From voting rights to a women’s right to choose, she has held the line against the MAGA anti-freedom agenda. As a former prosecutor, Harris is uniquely equipped to hold Donald Trump accountable for his criminality, and her strength and grace under pressure will draw a sharp contrast with Donald Trump’s chaotic style of “leadership.”
Kamala Harris also shows a deep respect for those who serve. Instead of using veterans as props while reportedly calling us “suckers” and “losers” behind our backs, Harris has pushed for expanded VA benefits and housing assistance for veterans, and proposed a fix for the “other than honorable” discharges that have resulted in benefits being unfairly denied to vets with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Her commitment to our military community is unwavering, and she will continue to fight for us as president.
This election, let’s honor our service by supporting Kamala Harris. She will protect the freedoms we fought for and ensure a brighter future for all Americans.
Perry O’Brien
Camden
