And what of those who have done nothing for this country?
What fo they sacrifice?
You already sacrificed. Its honorable to stand up and say you will again.
But until everyone else does, you should not have to.
And what of those who have done nothing for this country?
What fo they sacrifice?
You already sacrificed. Its honorable to stand up and say you will again.
But until everyone else does, you should not have to.
Well certainly that is not the case of those in the military (something for nothing). Though I do think they can be classified as entitlements, I would be hesitant to use that word to describe benefits to the military because of the negative connotation. ****, I wish we had a budget surplus so we could give them more.
But, I don't think benefits should be given and taken away based on the (admittedly) realities of the current budget situation. The people who serve are individuals as well who deserve to have their promises upheld. I'll grant that some of my opinion in this regard does have to do with the fact that they're military, but it's also how I feel we should treat promises and obligations to people across-the-board.I'd agree with that. In times of plenty, sure, I love the fact that I have the option to "retire" at 44. In times where we are staring at a stark budget? How can I ask my friends and family to work hard from age 44 to age 67 to send me a check twice a month for doing nothing? But you bring this up and folks act like you are asking them to murder children. No, man, I'm breaking the myth that you are so uber-special. You got the GI Bill to help you out post-military, a million other side benefits from the States, the VA, etc; and we don't have the money to get the Cadillac deals anymore.
I'd agree with that. In times of plenty, sure, I love the fact that I have the option to "retire" at 44. In times where we are staring at a stark budget? How can I ask my friends and family to work hard from age 44 to age 67 to send me a check twice a month for doing nothing? But you bring this up and folks act like you are asking them to murder children. No, man, I'm breaking the myth that you are so uber-special. You got the GI Bill to help you out post-military, a million other side benefits from the States, the VA, etc; and we don't have the money to get the Cadillac deals anymore.
But we're at the point now where major cuts are coming - and we can cut the nice benefits, or we can cut the gear and training that helps us do our job. I'd rather have a well-trained rigger who will have to wait until he's 55 to draw his retirement pay than an inexperienced but well-compensated one.
I saw a lot of that when I served. I also noted at the time that many of these people were in their mid-to-late-30s and looked like they were mid-60s.Dude, I'm sorry. I had a bad cigarette roll one time... but crash landing? That sucks bro. Reminds me of an old saw I heard once: "If the only way in is to jump.... find another way in."
You are right that we have to cover alot of stuff out of pocket - but that is true for almost any profession. Businessmen gotta wear suits and ties, and have them dry-cleaned. But their housing allowances arent' tax-free.
I wouldn't mind a little extra duty pay for the grunts; but given the lat-movers in and out of different MOS's, it strikes me you can't really treat them as different services. And you are right that NCO's and SNCO's run the actual military itself. But it's also worth pointing out that you get alot of guys at the 17 year mark who hate their lives, hate their service, suck at their jobs, and are only there because "I only got three left". :shrug: it happens.
But we're at the point now where major cuts are coming - and we can cut the nice benefits, or we can cut the gear and training that helps us do our job. I'd rather have a well-trained rigger who will have to wait until he's 55 to draw his retirement pay than an inexperienced but well-compensated one.
Dude, I'm sorry. I had a bad cigarette roll one time... but crash landing? That sucks bro. Reminds me of an old saw I heard once: "If the only way in is to jump.... find another way in."
You are right that we have to cover alot of stuff out of pocket - but that is true for almost any profession. Businessmen gotta wear suits and ties, and have them dry-cleaned. But their housing allowances arent' tax-free.
I wouldn't mind a little extra duty pay for the grunts; but given the lat-movers in and out of different MOS's, it strikes me you can't really treat them as different services. And you are right that NCO's and SNCO's run the actual military itself. But it's also worth pointing out that you get alot of guys at the 17 year mark who hate their lives, hate their service, suck at their jobs, and are only there because "I only got three left". :shrug: it happens.
But we're at the point now where major cuts are coming - and we can cut the nice benefits, or we can cut the gear and training that helps us do our job. I'd rather have a well-trained rigger who will have to wait until he's 55 to draw his retirement pay than an inexperienced but well-compensated one.
...you really need someone to demonstrate to you that when you decommission entire units you lose careerists?
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