New Hampshire is the beautiful state that I grew up in. I was raised in Alton, NH where my family lived and their families live today. At 17, I quit high school to become a U.S. Marine. Because of a Traumatic Brain Injury even today I have no memory of my life or family back then. I woke up in a military hospital, (then) because of administrative error. I did the next 31 months overseas during the Vietnam Conflict. I received three more (at separate times) combat-related, permanently disabling injuries. I came back to the U.S. with no memory of ever living or being here before. I lived through two Vietnam offensives and eight truck convoys as American Advisor deep into the “bush”. I killed other human beings before I remember kissing my first “round eyed” girl. I had to learn how to live in a civilized society, as a civilian with no memory or support. I am a 100% disabled Veteran living in a world (United States) where I do not belong.

I got my GED and went to college during my tour and after I was discharged. I have volunteered in government activities and just to help others every day since I came back. I volunteer to help in police projects. I volunteer to make life better for disabled children. I volunteer to make the United States a better place for all. I married the most wonderful, beautiful woman that is now my best friend. I have three great daughters that all graduated college and are getting their Master's degrees. I live in a average home and have two cars. I have nothing to complain about. I have no money because of the state of NH.

The VA stopped my medical care for 5 months. It was restored but it is limited and sub-standard now. This is not just me. Many (even today) returning Veteran’s fail to get or receive adequate medical. My medical was stopped which constitutes a crime that is being ignored by government officials. The Madbury, NH selectmen violated the Constitution to intentionally harm local residents who the selectmen did not like. Judge Peter Fauver violated the Constitution knowingly to protect the selectmen. The NH Supreme Court covered up the crimes to protect the legal empire. The NH government took illegal action against me because I dared to expose wrongs in government by powerful, dominating, destructive individuals. A NH congresswoman harmed a veteran for selfish demented reasons only she knows. Where does it all stop? Where do I go?

I have no memory of growing up. I tried to learn how to live in a civilized society by helping others every day. I do have daily reminders of what we did as U.S. Marines and the deplorable conditions that we survived. We did this for you, the 89% who never served in the military. We ask nothing of you, but to be treated as equals with you that never served.

I am running for District 21 NH State Senate. The voters have a guaranteed right to hear my opinion. The voters have a right to decide if I am the best person running for the elected position. I am proud of being a United States Marine. I have no guilt for what we did. The State of New Hampshire has made me feel guilty for coming home. I have purposely gone out of my way to make life better for all others since the day that I came back to the United States of America. She is a beautiful country that you the people must protect and defend even against the inner corrupt individuals (that the thought of power got the best of). I came home to a beautiful State of New Hampshire that denies freedom to disabled Veterans. Is my opinion worth the editor's time?

Peter Macdonald
Sgt. USMC
Semper fi