How would you fix the economy and budget issues?

[BuckSkin]

I try to stay out of arguments in which I'm economically or emotionally vested. There are two lines used often, that honestly get under my skin and are used to rationalize a personal view. First is " it was your choice to join the military ". It can be used to shrug off any number of arguments, pay, benefits another deployment ect. Well Sammy you made a decision based upon your beliefs, career options not to follow the same path many proud Americans did. We pay our taxes, we pay into SS even state taxes when stationed over seas. The grass is not always greener, there are many young soldiers in our ranks, who are parents, that still qualify for government aid. Oh yeah the second line that irks me is " if I'm old enough to go to, war I should be old enough to drink"..... Anyone want to live in a fighting position with a teenage drunk?

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by BuckSkin

I try to stay out of arguments in which I'm economically or emotionally vested. There are two lines used often, that honestly get under my skin and are used to rationalize a personal view. First is " it was your choice to join the military ". It can be used to shrug off any number of arguments, pay, benefits another deployment ect. Well Sammy you made a decision based upon your beliefs, career options not to follow the same path many proud Americans did. We pay our taxes, we pay into SS even state taxes when stationed over seas. The grass is not always greener, there are many young soldiers in our ranks, who are parents, that still qualify for government aid.

I did serve and got out after my first enlistment. I admire and appreciate those who have served. I also understand the pay rates for our military.

Not sure what your point is, but mine was simply what I wrote regarding the increase to a supplemental medical premiums, nothing more, nothing less.

[BuckSkin]

After looking at it again Sammy, not sure where I was headed either. So in the infamous words of Angry: Thank you ladies and gentlemen, but I digress.....ooh, is that rhubarb pie?

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by BuckSkin

After looking at it again Sammy, not sure where I was headed either. So in the infamous words of Angry: Thank you ladies and gentlemen, but I digress.....ooh, is that rhubarb pie?

LOL, I like the cherry pie when I digress