Great piece over at Winds of Change about the proper relationship between Congress and the American people. Privates and their new families, on the other hand, are often barely above water. Too much of the time, issues that you deal with as a leader in the military revolve around family issues or privates and their money. These are not people who can afford two weeks without pay. In the area just off post, there are a lot of people who make a living off families not being able to pay the bills, and they charge rates that would make the Mob blush. That isn't even getting into the soldiers who are deployed. Ever had to try and resolve a bank overdraft charge on a satellite phone on a combat outpost with about a half day time difference? It's not easy, and again, single soldiers aren't the ones I'm worried about. A late truck payment sucks, but it isn't the end of the world (whether they will get reimbursed for late fees by their employer or bank is another issue for another day). Young families, already under strain from young children and spouses far away and in harm's way, don't need an excuse to break. They also, just like the rest of the military, often have trouble making ends meet (we actually typically counsel young soldiers to not give the spouse access to their bank account, if they want to save any money while deployed). There is a lot of financial irresponsibility in young families, to be sure, but they certainly don't need any help screwing up from the federal government. Many great body shots following, laced with a strong dose of wake up and act like adults. Go read it and wallow with me in disgust at the wretched wanking devices that cannot even manage to accomplish their first and foremost responsibility.
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Apr 08 2011, 07:57 AM
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