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From SNOPES:
The photograph is real, although it has erroneously been attributed to a number of different legislative bodies, from the U.S. Congress to a variety of state legislatures. The picture was actually snapped in the Connecticut House of Representatives on 31 August 2009 by photographer Jessica Hill, while Rep. Larry Cafero was delivering a lengthy speech on the state budget. The photo was captioned by the Associated Press as follows:
Lesgislature. They're not the U.S. CONGRESS, the guys in Washington, who will be VOTING on the bill. Sheesh!
First and foremost, I would like to thank you for your service to our country. Given the situation you described, it really took a lot of courage to both enlist and serve. I have the greatest respect for our soldiers and their families.
Secondly (LOL), about our respective backgrounds. I'm half Hungarian (I'm not sure what they're noteworthy of) and half Scotch-Irish. I've got that "Irish" in there, though I'm not sure if "Scotch Irish" means they drink scotch all the time, mouth off and then pass out. (Just a joke for anyone else out there who might be Scotch Irish.)
As far as voting records, both my parents were staunch Republicans. I've pretty much always been a registered Democrat until recently when I switched my party preference to "Unaffiliated." During the time I was a Democrat, though, I did vote for Republicans. It always depended on who was running and whether I agreed with their platforms. I happen to be one who needs medical insurance and don't even come close to being able to afford it. I work full time but have a chronic disease that sometimes prevents me from getting my lines in. If you're a medical transcriptionist, I'm sure you're familiar with the set-up MTSOs have regarding health insurance. I don't blame them for having that set-up, but when I can't gross enough lines, I can't afford the insurance. Like I said, I don't blame them for that set-up; in fact, it works as a great incentive to be more productive, I believe. Before I became sick, I was working two jobs and doing very well monetarily. Unfortunately, the money I was able to save was spent very quickly on medical bills.
I hope your time spent in the military is yielding you some wonderful benefits (healthcare, education assistance, etc.) because, in my opinion, you deserve them. I personally hope you're out now and safe in your home.
Again, thanks very much for your service.