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Military Perception of The President
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Quote:I was worried as I type that it would come off wrong, so let me start with an apology. I don't mean to imply what you do and what your brothers in arms do isn't heroic nor in deserving of recognition. What I'm trying to point is the mentality I saw in your previous post.Eric, I too agree with most of your posts but not this one. Military veterans literally bust their [BAD WORD REMOVED] day in and day out 24/7 and 365. Sure, there are some people in the military who have never fought in combat and still receive benefits, but military life is extremely demanding. Regardless of whether you're in special operations or a cook at the National Guard, and unlike private military contractors who get paid over 100 grand, the veterans benefits do serve a purpose by helping to maintain an all volunteer military. Do you think that anyone in the military really wants to go back to a draft based system? where the military can just grab anyone off the street and put them in combat? Selective service is already pushing it enough. I would even say that without veterans benefits in this Country, there would have been a revolt against the Government a long time ago. After WW1, they had to brutally crush a veterans protest which demanded more benefits. http://www.ushistory.org/us/48c.asp And finally, I don't think that veterans benefits is as much of "selective socialism" as it is a "thank you" for your personal sacrifices and commitment. And even then, the oligarchs in Washington can still care less for the men and women who have served our Country. As long as it can advance their interests. And that is a very sad thing. |
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