firstsgtmike
10-01-03, 02:39 AM
Soldier must pay for his trip home
We are usually quiet individuals, expressing little about world events and politics, etc. However, we have to stand up and say something now.
Our son-in-law is in the Army, serving our country for several months in Iraq. He was recently authorized to return home for two weeks. We are all grateful for this news! However, there is one catch _ he has to pay for the journey!
How can the government expect him to pay his own airfare? It seems unfair the government won't foot the bill to send troops home, after they risk their lives for our country. They have had to leave their families struggling emotionally and some financially. Then when they do have the opportunity to come home briefly, they are expected to pay their own way.
This is an atrocity! And, too often, there is no way some of these families can afford the airfare.
Our country is spending a fortune on behalf of another country. But, our fighting forces should be the main priority, including traveling home for a reprieve. We truly believe our armed forces should be rewarded with a paid visit to their loved ones. Don't you?
Randy and Pam Forcier
Spokane
Spokane, WA
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We are usually quiet individuals, expressing little about world events and politics, etc. However, we have to stand up and say something now.
Our son-in-law is in the Army, serving our country for several months in Iraq. He was recently authorized to return home for two weeks. We are all grateful for this news! However, there is one catch _ he has to pay for the journey!
How can the government expect him to pay his own airfare? It seems unfair the government won't foot the bill to send troops home, after they risk their lives for our country. They have had to leave their families struggling emotionally and some financially. Then when they do have the opportunity to come home briefly, they are expected to pay their own way.
This is an atrocity! And, too often, there is no way some of these families can afford the airfare.
Our country is spending a fortune on behalf of another country. But, our fighting forces should be the main priority, including traveling home for a reprieve. We truly believe our armed forces should be rewarded with a paid visit to their loved ones. Don't you?
Randy and Pam Forcier
Spokane
Spokane, WA
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