Quote:It is not governments role to provide healthcare, it is not governments role to provide penchants and retirement, it is not governments role to feed us, you see where I'm going. By establishing socialism for military members they lay out the argument that these benefits should be extended to everyone. 

 

 

Quote:But why is it different for politicians? They're performing an agreed service? 

 

I get it we all love the military, it's a noble cause and politicians are the scum of the earth. But if you step back what is the actual difference? Both work for the government. 

 

I'm sure that other have already pointed it out, but this has got to be one of the dumbest things I've seen from you.

 

You are so blinded by these hardcore Libertarian views. The government requires men and women to accomplish their goals, and servicemen and women offer their goods / services (themselves) for minimal compensation. Compensating them is not socialism. Hell, the market has already established that their services require much more compensation. Instead of offering up such ludicrous claims, how would you handle compensating people for your ideal military? Or, would you assume "the market" would handle it? These low salaries also buy something that mercenaries and the like don't offer--loyalty and patriotism. You shouldn't ignore that, either. 

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