Killing for Power and Profit

When I sit in the waiting room of a VA medical facility, I see fellow veterans who have served in America's wars, past and present. They are veterans of wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. There are vets in wheelchairs and on crutches. Others push walkers. Some are missing an arm or a leg. Many have never recovered from the carnage of wars. Some suffer from emotional illnesses. The healthcare professionals who work in the VA hospitals and clinics are angels of mercy who care for veterans every day. They are overwhelmed by the numbers of men and women who need their help. Politicians talk about their support for vets, but the current level of funding for the VA is not nearly enough. Killing for Power and Profit has been written for a wide audience of readers. It is meant to cover a period of more than 100 years leading up to the present day with short chapters and a minimum of detail. Remembering what the human race has done in the past can lead to a better understanding of the present day and the future. There is reason for optimism today and reason for hope. When someone reaches the end of this narrative, he or she can also see some hopeful signs and progress on the part of the human race. It isn't easy to make decisions based on reason and common sense, but many men and women, young and old, are up to the challenge.