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Exchange on veteran self-identification challenges
1:50:21
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19 sec
Council Member Holden and Timothy Pena briefly discuss the challenges of veteran self-identification. Pena challenges the notion that self-identification is a significant barrier to outreach.
- Holden raises concerns about reaching veterans who don't self-identify
- Pena argues that direct engagement can overcome self-identification issues
- The exchange highlights differing perspectives on the effectiveness of current outreach strategies
Robert F. Holden
1:50:21
if they don't self identify?
1:50:22
We don't know who they are then.
Timothy Pena
1:50:23
If I go up and I and I put up if I go in and I stand outside Madison Square Garden and I ask, are you a vet?
1:50:30
Are you a vet?
1:50:31
Are you a vet?
1:50:32
The veterans are that are veterans are gonna say yes.
1:50:36
So I don't believe this self identification narrative.
Robert F. Holden
1:50:39
Okay.