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Military & Veterans San Antonio is viewed as Military City USA, yet, the members and veterans are not being recognized as anything but second class","detail":"no accountability and the district if getting worse! Military & Veterans San Antonio is viewed as Military City USA, yet, the members and veterans are not being recognized as anything but second class citizens under the incumbent! Public Safety San Antonio is facing a high crime rate as a result of drugs and homelessness. The current leadership is not addressing these important issues. 2nd Amendment Rights Because San Antonio is a blue city, the current leadership is threatening our rights, particularly, those related to our 2nd Amendment Rights. We must fight! Your Voice Understanding","source_url":"https://www.drbaezforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-09"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"but second class citizens under the incumbent! 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