I just read a story about an Iraq war veteran, who had to sell his medal on ebay. He was broke, and wanted to get enough money to buy a lawnmower, so he could start a landscaping business. The people responded, and the listing ended at 5,800+ dollars.
I think that it is pathetic it had to come to this. I think 4 year vets should get 10k a year for the rest of their lives. I think 8 year vets should get 30k etc.... These fuckers put their life on the line for us. They shouldn't have to put 20 years behind enemy lines for a fucking retirement package.
Either that, or bump every soldiers pay to 50,000 mininum every year. I'm sure our goverment is wasting money elsewhere.