Homeless veterans sleep outside the multi-million dollar chained, padlocked gate and walled fence at the National Veterans Home in West Los Angeles.

To build this pretentious façade, the local Veterans Administration donated $1 million of veterans’ seriously needed healthcare and rehabilitation money, and the V.A. also team up with a special interest group, the Veterans Park Conservancy.

Tragically, it only serves to "beautify" the entry into Brentwood, a community with famously lavish homes.

Homeless Veterans

Meanwhile, more than 18,000 of our veterans remain homeless in Los Angeles.

Since 1888, this sacred property has been the National Home for America’s veterans.

In truth, the term "homeless veteran" is a misnomer, a complete fabrication.

Consequently, we must never forget that this is the rightful home of our veterans.

It is time to put their best interests first.

An Introduction

It is time to stop allowing special interest groups to turn these hallowed grounds into a public park and entertainment center.

Charles M. Dorman is the Director for the V.A. Greater West Los Angeles Healthcare System.

He lives in the newly refurbished "Governor’s Mansion" at the V.A. grounds, which is securely surrounded by nearly 20 acres of manicured lawns, gardens and stately palm trees.

Mr. Rosebrock, who took the photos, is a Vietnam War era veteran. He also is an activist for veterans’ causes. He can be reached by email at dutyscalling@aol.com.