Noel Smyth

Review of Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Af...

I once saw a Vet break in line to ask a short ques...

I once saw a Vet break in line to ask a short question. Staff answered his question with a short adequate answer. His follow on question was not so short and the answer was going to require some research. Staff asked him to wait (in line). He started getting a bit mouthy so I asked him how much he was paying for the service he was getting at the VA. He paused and reflected on it. He asked me if this was my polite way of telling him to shut up and go to the back of the line. I politely told him yes. He thanked me and went to the back of the line. Sometimes we forget, and need a little reminder.