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Everytime I see a bumpersticker that reads "I support our troops" and the person is a Republican, I just wanna vomit. If you really support the troops doesn't cutting food stamps and other benefits seem oxymoronic? And when 1 in 3 homeless people are veterans, the compassion displayed by the GOP just makes me all warm and tingly. (intense sarcasm.)
Everytime I see a bumpersticker that reads "I support our troops" and the person is a Republican, I just wanna vomit. I.)
Before anyone could reasonably expect combat veterans returning from a deployment to be able to fend for themselves, they need a bunch of psychological counselling. Can't just expect them to adapt from all the military conditioning enabling them to take life and function in combat, then switch instantly back to civilian life without a helluva lot of assistance. Personally think a 2 for 1 exchange ratio of full government support for every year combat-deployed is a start. Government pays for everything for a returning veteran to help them readjust to civilian life. And not just the bare minimum but a comfortable existence.
Before anyone could reasonably expect combat veterans returning from a deployment to be able to fend for themselves, they need a bunch of psychological counselling. Can't just expect them to adapt from all the military conditioning enabling them to take life and function in combat, then switch instantly back to civilian life without a helluva lot of assistance. Personally think a 2 for 1 exchange ratio of full government support for every year combat-deployed is a start. Government pays for everything for a returning veteran to help them readjust to civilian life. And not just the bare minimum but a comfortable existence.
Ok, and would you support funding that by withholding or reducing welfare currently being given to able-bodied people who have never served?
Before anyone could reasonably expect combat veterans returning from a deployment to be able to fend for themselves, they need a bunch of psychological counselling. Can't just expect them to adapt from all the military conditioning enabling them to take life and function in combat, then switch instantly back to civilian life without a helluva lot of assistance. Personally think a 2 for 1 exchange ratio of full government support for every year combat-deployed is a start. Government pays for everything for a returning veteran to help them readjust to civilian life. And not just the bare minimum but a comfortable existence.
Before anyone could reasonably expect combat veterans returning from a deployment to be able to fend for themselves, they need a bunch of psychological counselling. Can't just expect them to adapt from all the military conditioning enabling them to take life and function in combat, then switch instantly back to civilian life without a helluva lot of assistance. Personally think a 2 for 1 exchange ratio of full government support for every year combat-deployed is a start. Government pays for everything for a returning veteran to help them readjust to civilian life. And not just the bare minimum but a comfortable existence.
Ok, and would you support funding that by withholding or reducing welfare currently being given to able-bodied people who have never served?
If we weren't sending our military all over the planet to be mercenaries for third world sheikhs and tyrants this actually wouldn't be much of a problem.
Not a lot of money but for a Private E1 in the Army with less than 2 years experience the base Pay is $18,194. Remember this does not include bonuses, allowances and other benefits. So with room board and uniform provided..... Why the food stamps? This is a hell of a lot more than I was making when I was in.
Army Base Pay and Basic Pay Chart | goarmy.com