Do you believe they should not offer the G.I. Bill for serving your country?

Question

this is for people who say the military takes advantage of the poor

cristina-when I was in 15 years ago it was $100 for 12 months and you recieved $30,000 worth of college, get your facts straight

Answer 1

No. Vets should be treated like they cared enough to be willing to sacrifice their very lives to protect those here at home.

Good point

Answer 2

Military does not take advantage of anybody. Nobody is drafted. The GI Bill is a nice perk, but I served because I wanted to and was proud of my country, not because I was poor.

I volunteered, like everybody else, and got a lot of money for college, which helped empower me to rise above being poor and unskilled for the rest of my life. I picked a college that catered to veterans and found my GI Bill and Army College Fund covered the entire tuition.

College is free anyway when you are serving.

Wages seem low, but you also get free housing and food, uniforms, and a clothing allowance. Free medical, dental, and vision care is also included, among many other benefits you do not have to pay for.

Answer 3

No I think that they should offer a "FREE" education instead. The current G.I. Bill only covers about 75% of the "authorized" costs, and many veterans can afford the extra cost of the 25% plus books, plus supplies, etc. The US government has asked the military veteran to sacrifice everything to protect this nation, but doesn't reciprocate when it's the government turn.

Answer 4

It's a question of compensation. Most people in the military make very little money, relative to the amount of time, effort and risk they put in.

So, perks like the GI Bill balance the scales somewhat, by boosting their overall compensation for their services.

The alternative would be to pay all soldiers much more.

Answer 5

The Montgomery GI Bill is not just free money for college. Service members contribute to the fund their first year of service, if they choose to participate. This is at least a $100 dollar deduction from wages that are already below poverty level. The service member knows all of this when they enlist. Those that try to use this argument are simply ignorant of the facts.

Answer 6

No. Continue the G.I. Bill. College is expensive and what a better way then serving your country and Uncle Sam helping you

Answer 7

The military takes advantage of the poor by giving them a free education, a job, clothes, food, values, skills and self-respect in service of our country . Sounds like a good deal to me.

Answer 8

In the Army National Guard, we have free tuition to any state college on top of the GI Bill. In reality, our education is free.

That works out well, too. Most of our guys aren't only deployed overseas but on the border, conducting state active duty missions and relief missions.

Answer 9

My husband is getting the G.I. Bill right now. It is such a life saver. I am a stay at home mom and with only one income coming in I don't know how my husband would be able to finish school without it. They are also talking about making it available to dependents as well.

Answer 10

Veterans deserve the G.I. bill for serving their country. They deserve to come home to benefits equal to or greater than those on the white house staff receive. It's the least our government can do for their service.

Answer 11

I think it is a great incintive! The military may take advantage of the poor to an extent, but it takes care of them too... a lot better than welfare at any rate.