I never received a "signing bonus" and I don't know anyone who has. I also can't name anyone who would be willing to risk their life to get money for college. National Guard soldiers don't get health insurance unless they are at drill, and during that short time, it covers ONLY the service member, not family members, and only covers injuries occurring in the line of duty. During a deployment, there is family coverage, but only during the deployment. When the soldier returns from deployment, the coverage for both soldier and family members ends. We don't get "room and board" as dd calls it. I live in my home when I'm not drilling. MY home, that I pay for. And as far as bonuses, you need to stop doing research that is based entirely on Active Duty numbers. Issue 1 is for all soldiers that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, meaning Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserves, from all branches of the military. And as far as dd's argument about "you chose to serve", I've heard that a million times. You don't want to admit what we do is noble and selfless service, that's fine. You're welcome. If I hadn't joined, obviously YOU wouldn't have taken my place. It's the easiest thing in the world to say you're supportive of a cause, but it takes real belief and conviction to do something about it. You can keep your thank yous, your appreciation, and your hollow words of support for the military. I find them personally offensive since it means absolutely nothing coming from you, dd. "People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do." - Lewis Cass
Vote yes on Issue 1 to give Ohio veterans a bonus
I never received a "signing bonus" and I don't know anyone who has. I also can't name anyone who would be willing to risk their life to get money for college. National Guard soldiers don't get health insurance unless they are at drill, and during that short time, it covers ONLY the service member, not family members, and only covers injuries occurring in the line of duty. During a deployment, there is family coverage, but only during the deployment. When the soldier returns from deployment, the coverage for both soldier and family members ends. We don't get "room and board" as dd calls it. I live in my home when I'm not drilling. MY home, that I pay for. And as far as bonuses, you need to stop doing research that is based entirely on Active Duty numbers. Issue 1 is for all soldiers that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, meaning Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserves, from all branches of the military.
And as far as dd's argument about "you chose to serve", I've heard that a million times. You don't want to admit what we do is noble and selfless service, that's fine. You're welcome. If I hadn't joined, obviously YOU wouldn't have taken my place. It's the easiest thing in the world to say you're supportive of a cause, but it takes real belief and conviction to do something about it.
You can keep your thank yous, your appreciation, and your hollow words of support for the military. I find them personally offensive since it means absolutely nothing coming from you, dd.
"People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do." - Lewis Cass
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