Keep it open

It seems so easy to say. The Illinois Veterans Home in Anna needs to stay open. Period.

It seems sad that the closing of the veterans home has even become an issue. But it has. The future of the veterans home seems to have gotten caught up in the crisis surrounding the state’s budget, as have many other important programs.

The solution to the funding crisis in Illinois obviously is not going to be simple. And it will require at least a little bit of sacrifice from those of us who call Illinois home.

However, the sacrifice we make pales in significance to the one made by our veterans. These men and women gave of themselves to ensure that we are free. Indeed, some even made the ultimate sacrifice.

Our veterans should not have to worry about where they call home. The Illinois Veterans Home needs to stay open.