03-13-2011, 04:05 PM
I guess that's the glory of the good ol USofA, we have the option of spending 4 years in a branch of the military in return for "handouts" paid school and a free chance at career training. Some countries it is compulsory to spend a mandatory stint or when you enlist you must stay in for 20 years(no choices). I believe that military vets should get some extra benefits if they have served in a combat unit or(especially) been injured due to their service. Hell, I am a vet. But I do believe that sometimes people that have joined the military believe they are entitled to something for nothing -just doing a job (unless it involves combat). How many 18 y/o kids join the military because they have no idea what they are gonna do with their life- it's a great option, thats what I did. The extra benefits of school and loans, etc should be just that - a nice perk and not an expectation. How many vets are now recieving medicaid, foodstamps, unemployment, tuition grants, or any financial assistance or even abusing the VA medical system? Just something to think about.
In saying that, if you can get the "perks", more power to you. Use the system for what it is and get whatever you can before it is gone.
Steps down and tucks soapbox back in its hiding spot.
In saying that, if you can get the "perks", more power to you. Use the system for what it is and get whatever you can before it is gone.
Steps down and tucks soapbox back in its hiding spot.
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