Originally Posted by Epoch
Do you not think I know that? But don't you think our military deserves a little better than a government who's trying to nickle and dime them apart? The problem is, to me, they're increasing costs of living on people who volunteered their lives for the country. 50% of the projected budget shortfall has arisen because of the "economically sound" tax cuts. Can't we give a little back to those who have given all, and at least reduce the impact?
And, as I read it, not only are they increasing the copay, but it's a _new_ fee of $250 a month, not an increased... but I may be wrong on that count
Epoch, I have to agree with you that our veterans are great and that from the looks of things, it could seem as though we are nickle and diming them. I am not sure what the salary cut-off for the increase is. It is for the higher wage earners and demoicrats should be happy about that since they are always clamoring that republicans need to tax the rich more.
Here are some articles on the situation. This is a way to get some more money. Sure we could repeal some tax cuts but that will hurt the economy. Again, Bush is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.
From the Ny Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/07/po...er=rssuserland
here's some quick analysis of it:
http://michellemalkin.com/archives/001444.htm
more analysis:
http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/...ves/003765.php