A
fellow veteran sent me information about this today. He had received the
information and questionnaire in the mail. It is from the Department of
Veterans Affairs and is soliciting veterans to participate in the Million
Veteran Project (MVP). It is a project supposedly to study genetics and veteran
health. However, the veterans are asked to not only provide information on
their physical health, but also their mental and emotional health, and that of
their family members.
Much of that information is similar to
what the VA is using to have veterans declared incompetent to handle their own
financial affairs and then have their names placed on the NICS list by the FBI
so the veterans cannot own or purchase firearms due to a “mental defect”.
The entire letter and questionnaire
has been published on a website called the twentiethman. I have also confirmed
that it is for real by looking at the Veterans Affairs website. The actual link
is below:
As
a veteran and constitutional lawyer I find this very troubling. I encourage all
of my fellow veterans to carefully read this questionnaire and consider whether
you can reap any benefits from participating in this program. Proceed
cautiously and consider the possible implications to your Constitutional
rights. Please pass this on to all of the veterans you know.
Michael Connelly
