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One of the poignant points raised concerns societal values and the perceived disparity in how animals and humans are treated. A caller or commenter suggested that society worships pets, spending exorbitant amounts on dogs and cats, while neglecting veterans living homeless on the streets. The veterans’ discussion is skeptical of this notion, emphasizing that many homeless veterans are in their situation due to personal choices, and pointing out that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does provide care—albeit imperfectly.