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I definitely agree with Rush on this one. Military members get some nice perks such as free healthcare, commissary and exchange privleges (sp?) and a housing allowance, but their base pay is extremely low.
When my husband's Navy Reserve unit was activated, he received Lieutenant Commander (0-5) pay for 6 months. If his civilian employer hadn't been supremely genorous and paid us the difference between his Navy pay and what we were used to, we would have been in deep doodie.
People often join the military because of a desire to defend their country. The country should be grateful and not force the soldier or sailor to choose between his sense of duty and financial stability.
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