Even idiots talk sense once in awhile!

[DanD]

I think the vast differences in compensation between victims of the September 11 casualty and those who die serving our country in Uniform are profound. No one is really talking about it either, because you just don't criticize anything having to do with September 11. Well, I can't let the numbers pass by because it says something really disturbing about the
entitlement mentality of this country. If you lost a family member in the September 11 attack, you're going to get an average of $1,185,000. The range is a minimum guarantee of $250,000, all the way up to $4.7 million.


If you are a surviving family member of an American soldier killed in action, the first check you get is a $6,000 direct death benefit, half of which is taxable.

Next, you get $1,750 for burial costs. If you are the surviving spouse, you get $833 a month until you remarry. And there's a payment of $211 per month for each child under 18. When the child hits 18, those payments come to a screeching halt.

Keep in mind that some of the people who are getting an average of $1.185 million up to $4.7 million are complaining that it's not enough. Their deaths were tragic, but for most, they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Soldiers put themselves in harms way FOR ALL OF US, and they and their families know the dangers.

We also learned over the weekend that some of the victims from theOklahoma City bombing have started an organization asking for the same deal that the September 11 families are getting. In addition to that, some of the families of those bombed in the embassies are now asking for compensation as well

You see where this is going, don't you? Folks, this is part and parcel of over 50 years of entitlement politics in this country. It's just really sad. Every time a pay raise comes up for the military, they usually receive next to nothing of a raise. Now the green machine is in combat in the Middle East while their families have to survive on food stamps and live in low-rent housing. Make sense?

However, our own U.S. Congress voted themselves a raise. Many of you don't know that they only have to be in Congress one time to receive a pension that is more than $15,000 per month. And most are now equal to being millionaires plus. They do not receive Social Security on retirement because they didn't have to pay into the system.
If some of the military people stay in for 20 years and get out as an E-7, they may receive a pension of $1,000 per month, and the very people who placed them in harm's way receives a pension of $15,000 per month.

I would like to see our elected officials pick up a weapon and join ranks before they start cutting out benefits and lowering pay for our sons and daughters who are now fighting .
" When do we finally do something about this?"
Rush Limbaugh

[Gidget]

Well said, IMO

[tnannie]

I agree....

[JensSunQuest]

Agreed.

[international]

I completely disagree, my father was in the military and you all seem to forget that these people SIGN up for this, there is no DRAFT there is no mandatory military service in the US. The soliders who are in the military choose this lifestyle knowing the benefits and risks and compensation. I AM NOT TAKING ANYTHING AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE they are brave men and women and without them there wouldnt be the U.S.A but the attacks of September 11th where TRAGIC and yes my boyfriend lost two family members, two uncles, they where innocent civilians that lost thier lives that day.

[JensSunQuest]

Yes but millions is alittle crazy when the people who are avenging their lives get pennies in comparision. Our Soliders fight so that not one of those lives were in vain. I agree that I can't stand when I hear someone say "So and so died after signing up last year we need to get out." I am sorry but they knew when they joined we were in war and those who joined before knew the possibilty. Alot of people would blow that kind of money if given it, it should be set up right with trust funds for college, retirement, and some cash. But then bonuses should be given to the cops, firefighters and volunteers as well for without them many more would have died.

[international]

Originally Posted by JensSunQuest

Yes but millions is alittle crazy when the people who are avenging their lives get pennies in comparision. Our Soliders fight so that not one of those lives were in vain. I agree that I can't stand when I hear someone say "So and so died after signing up last year we need to get out." I am sorry but they knew when they joined we were in war and those who joined before knew the possibilty. Alot of people would blow that kind of money if given it, it should be set up right with trust funds for college, retirement, and some cash. But then bonuses should be given to the cops, firefighters and volunteers as well for without them many more would have died.

the money is set up like that. There are certain stipulations that go along with the 9/11 victims money. A certain amount is not released until the children reach a certain age and a certain % is used for thier college education. Plus if the person who died had a life insurance policy that is deducted from the money they receive.

	Insurtec

[DanD]

We are talking about survivors International.....it is just stating equal treatment for families!