Disturbing video of New Jersey political official allegedly punching blind army veteran

I don't think it affects the story other than to drum up reactions from the public. Assaulting a blind person is a disgusting act regardless of his status as a veteran. All I see happening by mentioning his veteran status is helping to drum up support from the military community.

The fact he is disabled makes it worse. Veteran status doesn't come into play.

I think what makes the story worse is that you have someone perusing a career in politics that has anger issues and no self control.

"Graves is blind, completely in one eye, legally in the other, thanks to cataracts and glaucoma."
Aren't both cure-able? Wouldn't that be covered by the VA?