Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests Poll: Armed Forces paid enough, to much, could ues more?

Calling you a SOB isn't what I consider personal bashing. What I did the first time was teetering on the fence of getting ready to bash you, but I'll take the hit for that one. That isn't the point.

There is a situation here. If the views aren't expressed by both sides of the argument, then awareness will never follow. How many civilians out there think the military has it great because of some days off and a college fund that can be difficult to benefit from under certain conditions?! I and several others here are simply relaying our personal experiences that demonstrate how far from the truth that is.

This isn't about crying on your buddies shoulder. This is only about bringing to light the dirt that so many people would like to sweep under the rug and forget about.

Ever turn on your water and have it come out light brown? Ever do it for six months straight because housing wouldn't replace some damn rusty pipe?

The problem does exist. It isn't only about pay but how we as a society are more concerned about the starving donkeys in Lima than our own men and women protecting our way of life. It's sad to see that. If you feel good turning a blind eye to the problem simply because you didn't experience it, I feel sorry for you. Out of sight, out of mind it would seem.