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#	Name	Comments
51	Valanne Mascotto	Our veterans continue to be treated with contempt by all our succesive governments. This has been evident to me since my father was overseas in WW2. I am still seething about our disabled vets who were cheated out of their pensions. I think that there should be a Canadian veterans party running at each election. They have more right to be representatives in our parliament than any others in our society.
52	Anonymous	I support my cousin in his efforts. It seems to me that he has been treated in a very shabby fashion. Given the fact that the cause of the problem has been corrected it seems only just to rectify his, and others, pension.
53	R.Harold Smith	Is there a Veteran's Ombudsman?
54	Anonymous	Shameful treatment of a loyal servant
55	P. McColgan	Pensioners such as this person should be treated more fairly. A meagre 4000 should not bankrupt the federal government. It is time that our military received the compensation that they deserve considering the freedoms they ensure we continue to enjoy!
56	C.John Ponte	It is high time that this totally unacceptable sitution, shortchanging people who served their country,. is corrected ASAP.
57	N.Chambers
58	John M. Wood	Outrageous! Despicable treatment by Conservative and Liberal governments alike!! The corrective legislation should have been retroactive!!!!
59	Anonymous
60	John B Steward	I don't know the details of the loss of pension - the 'hows' and the 'whys' but I do know that no one should lose pension for giving MORE service.
61	barry
62	Anonymous
63	Richard Bezant
64	Raymond Tardif
65	Anonymous	Happy to be supporting any injustice Ron
66	Willy Yarmey	The Government is being very unfair in this matter. Give him his rightful, and well-earned pension!
67	N. Lensen	Ron, your stated plea highlights the need for the federal government to comply with regulations against the old confidence games that traps unsuspecting citizens who are inclined to believe in a good cause. In the absence of negative impact disclosure, the government has a moral obligation to grant restitution. May the balance of justice tip in your favour!
68	Anonymous
69	Anonymous	My husband and I both served in World War II. We are ashamed how the men and women in the services are treated. We wish you every success in your endevours.
70	Beth Trudeau	Thank you for serving our country - you have my husband & my support.
71	James Wolfe	Hey Ottawa? You've got billions for Quebec but you starve our veterans...shame on you all.
72	Karol Pohl	So many things are still wrong in this wonderful country and this is just one example. I elected this conservative government to a change all that. I hope it is not too late for Ron and his wife.
73	Robert Birks	Yet another veteran being manipulated by a system all too pleased to pay lip service in public, and then screw you over in private.
74	Andy Lyons
75	Rob Matthews
76	Brian Newman
77	Ron Bezant	One person has asked if there is a veterans' ombudsman. There is a Canadian Forces Ombudsman. He was recently transferred to another government position. Stephen Harper ptomised to appoint a replacement soon. Ombusman staff has informed me that their mandate prevents them from investigating any incident occurring prior to 15 June 1998, even though my situation is ongoing. The Royal Canadian Legion has responded that they have no expertise in matters such as mine. (What better opportunity to gain some expertise?) Mp's and senators have typically respondedwith assurances such as "I have taken the liberty of forwarding your correspondence to . . ." and "Rest assured you will receive a reply from . . ." and so on. Then I never hear from them again. Just one long series of frustrations.
78	Anonymous	It seems unfair to penalize Ron Bezant for doing the patriotic thing and re-enrolling in the Royal Canadian Navy; his pension should be at least as good as if he had not re-enrolled or better.
79	Anonymous
80	Helen Etherington	It is time we recognized the service this man has given to our country and be sure his wife can live in a comfortable manner once she is widowed. We have the money to support many minorities and Official Bilingualism, surely we can help those who have given to our country so freely of their life.
81	Mova Leung
82	Barbara Kay	A deplorable situation and shameful for Canada.
83	H BEZANT
84	Norma Beauchemin	It looks like you have seriously fallen between the cracks. I certainly hope this petition will actually do some good and that the powers that be will revisit your situation and amend your pension
85	ZRon Bezant	Thanks very much, Norma. I fear it will take a few thousand names to move the politicians. They might have to fear a loss of votes before they move.
86	Ken Sweet	It's about time that the Federal Government amend the CFSA , so this injustice does not happen to someone else. For Mr. Bezant, do the right thing, this isn't right. This is a crime.
87	Peter Slykhuis	If we can't support our service men, what next?
88	Steve Wood
89	John Eden	Too many of my comrades have been prejudiced by an uncaring government who frequently gives and then takes away more than the original. Come on politicians lets be fair. JBE
90	John Eden	Too many of my comrades have been prejudiced by an uncaring government who frequently gives and then takes away more than the original. Come on politicians lets be fair. JBE
91	John Eden	Too many of my comrades have been prejudiced by an uncaring government who frequently gives and then takes away more than the original. Come on politicians lets be fair. JBE
92	John Eden
93	Terry J Lynch	I hope many of you get behind this Gentleman's plight....it could be you.
94	Helen Bezant	Pay out what is rightfully owed!
95	Gerald Van Sickle
96	Anonymous
97	Anonymous
98	Keith Hesse	This is the chance for the Conservatives to correct the injustices of the past. Our soldiers of today and veterans of the past have made the most heroic sacrifice that many of us take for granted. We live day in and day out turning a blind eye to the past. Let's make a difference with this petition and give credit to where credit is due.
99	Anonymous
100	Dan Gates