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 They get more than enough already not for the work we do, Come spend a two months with me on deployment and see if your views don't change a little  I personally think firefighters, grunts, and police-officers all need a raise. As do nurses, teachers and any other public servant. We don't need to see policemen and women, teachers and nurses having second jobs to make ends meet |
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They get more than enough already not for the work we do, Come spend a two months with me on deployment and see if your views don't change a little I personally think firefighters, grunts, and police-officers all need a raise. Okay 
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They get more than enough already not for the work we do, Come spend a two months with me on deployment and see if your views don't change a little I personally think firefighters, grunts, and police-officers all need a raise. Okay  thoughts 
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We need to show more sympathy for these people. * They travel miles in the heat. * They risk their lives crossing a border. * They don't get paid enough wages. * They do jobs that others won't do or are afraid to do. * They live in crowded conditions among a people who speak a different language. * They rarely see their families, and they face adversity all day ~ every day. I'm not talking about illegal Mexicans ~ I'm talking about our troops! Doesn't it seem strange that many Democrats and Republicans are willing to lavish all kinds of social benefits on illegals, but don't support our troops, and are even threatening to de-fund them? 
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There was a time ( not in some distant galaxy either) when joining a force, whether it was the military or the police force, automatically gained an individual respect from the rest of his/her nation. It saddens me that the barrier of honouring those who serve their country has been broken down by the leaders of the countries they serve, this goes for all forces in all parts of the world. These men and women work extremely hard, are placed under a lot of pressure and get very little back...............Ask the British Gurkas, read their stories. They go to battle just like any other British soldier,they like some British born and bred soldiers get killed in action too, yet the families they have left behind get very little from the British Government, and it took a national newspaper editor and countless citizens of the British nation to campaign on behalf of a widow of a Gurka (quite recently) to receive the same amount of death benefit given to a British born and bred soldier. Check this out http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh289/Impish_Dragon/?action=view¤t=Untitled.flv Whatever it is I cannot access it,it won't let me |
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imo, it's time to drastically cut the military budget and instead invest in education and social programs. Uh, no. We do not need to drastically cut the military budget. And education should be paid for by the state at least most of it (though if help is needed). As for social programs, what do you mean? welfare reform. job training, child care, etc. and by education i meant higher education as well as public primary and secondary schools, which does receive federal funding as well. By welfare reform I hope you mean taking measures to ween people off welfare. As far as job training, thats what school is for. I agree, now you generations of lazy on welfare, it should be meant for people who absolutely need it.. & stop moving them into neighborhoods of hard working people who pay for what they have, The people across the street from me on welfare , new car ,cell phone,place to live for free, I work for what I have & it pisses me off to see these scumbags living near me, there should be strict rules & it's time for it to be reformed!! |
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We need to show more sympathy for these people. * They travel miles in the heat. * They risk their lives crossing a border. * They don't get paid enough wages. * They do jobs that others won't do or are afraid to do. * They live in crowded conditions among a people who speak a different language. * They rarely see their families, and they face adversity all day ~ every day. I'm not talking about illegal Mexicans ~ I'm talking about our troops! Doesn't it seem strange that many Democrats and Republicans are willing to lavish all kinds of social benefits on illegals, but don't support our troops, and are even threatening to de-fund them? They have been losing funds for the last few years or so, but all that is doing is limiting their equipment...trust me they are really well paid. Also generally speaking most of the people that deal with individuals that don't speak english can speak the native tongue (Farsi I believe). I believe the intent behind cutting money is to cut down on the violence on the US's behalf rather than diminish pay.
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this should be in the politics forum
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They get more than enough already WHAT?  Lindyy |
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This is just a way for the Pentagon criminals to squeeze more cash outta the people Mirror, my friend, not nice.  Lindyy 
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Half of the nations budget goes to the military so I dont know why anyone would feel this way Mirror, where are you getting all this baloney? Lindyy
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You don't have to support the war, to support the Troops! Thats what the war criminals in the Pentagon would have us believe Mirror, my friend. Lindyy |
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imo, it's time to drastically cut the military budget and instead invest in education and social programs. There are plenty of social programs. I do NOT want to live in a socialist country. Without the military, both OFFENSIVELY AND DEFENSIVELY, there would be NO USA AND NO SOCIAL PROGRAMS! Lindyy
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I love this Country!   And I'd rather be dep rted! Don't Let the Border hit ya in ass Bye BYe Lindyy |
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"Democrats and Republicans are willing to lavish all kinds of social benefits on illegals, but don't support our troops, and are even threatening to de-fund them?" Is the topic helping the troops or anti-"social benefits for illegals"? What are these "lavish" things anyways? Have you looked into the issue of immigration? Have you seen the things that are given to soldiers such as lobster dinners? They are not taxed. They are given a college education after serving. They are given loans which are not available to the rest of us. They are given preferential treatment in job hiring. I could go on but it's not all bad being in the military. One other thing is legal aliens are now in the military serving with the understanding they will be given citizenship. I could make a reasonable assumption that some or their relatives are here illegally. Sorry but this is a topic which revolves more around emotion. Your intention I am sure is very well-meaning but it has basic structural flaws which make it open for debate. Edit: My father was a marine. He died of lung and stomach cancer. He was an engineer involved in atmospheric testing of atom bombs during the 50's when safety precautions were not taken. My uncle died on Iwo Jima in WWII. I am not anti-military. I am anti-military industrial complex. I know of the suffering and the honor of those who are in the military. To your whole post |
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Half of the nations budget goes to the military so I dont know why anyone would feel this way 19% != 50% |
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oh and by the way, this friday you might wanna go place some flags on the graves of military veterans who came before you. It's because of them and what they did in the past that gives you the right to express your opinion without the fear of imprisonment.
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this should be in the politics forum Hello, this IS the POLITICS FORUM! "Politics, Current News & Events." My goodness. Lindyy 
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Edited by
MirrorMirror
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Tue 07/01/08 07:56 AM
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oh and by the way, this friday you might wanna go place some flags on the graves of military veterans who came before you. It's because of them and what they did in the past that gives you the right to express your opinion without the fear of imprisonment. Mirror, our friendship is about to end.  Lindyy
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