do you think soldiers get paid enough?

[smokingzombie]

im sure this has crossed somebody mind before and the topic has probably been brought up. but im sitting around today smoking with a close friend and the topic came up about him joining the marines. and then after a while i moved on and brought up that i don't think soldiers earn enough money a year to do what they do. i did some reading and doctors can make from 100,000 all the way up to 800,000 a year. and yes they make good money because they spent many many years in college and work to save the lives of people. but US soldiers have to risk their life every day, or whenever they are on duty to protect 309,205,583 people in america. but they get paid 15,000 a year? if that. i understand there are many reasons why they don't make as much as doctors, and that we probably cant afford to pay them as much as we would like to. but i just think 15,000 isn't worth it.. there are many perks and things you get to do after serving your time. btw i am in no way against the armed forces if thats the way im making it sound. just an opinion.

 

[CLOSETGROWTH]

And basketball players, and golfers, and the rest get paid millions?

Whats wrong with this picture??

 

[estesj]

That's some bull shit ass pay for what they do.

 

[husalife]

Just think, if they all said fuck it and quit and just sat down, we would have another draft to continue some old mans war.

Choose a different route in life I say. That's a choice not a have to.

 

[patlpp]

For E-1 to E-4 under 4 years of service, yes I do. Base pay is about $19,000 plus housing $800 + food $300 = ~ $33,000 /yr (19K taxed). Paid Medical (value $300 mo) plus after 3 yrs of service a 36 month paid tuition at any public University, with paid books and paid housing. After 4 years when you are the shit no, not enough pay. At that point you have a family and more responsibilities in the service. It can also be more demanding than the civilian sector. E-4 to E-9 should be ~ 35% higher. They should bring back retired pay to 50% also.

 

[westhamm1132]

$15000 a year? thats bull for a marine my opinon of them just went down alot our standerd infantry get £16500 a year and more when they specalise and get premoted thats like around 25000$ for the lowest rank after training.

also i want to join the army training for it now need to be super fit to get in the gards and for most people in the army the pay means nothing its like a bonus for a very good life style.

 

[Murfy]

not enough for a lifetime of grief and inequality for serving your nation

 

[iNVESTIGATE]

Shouldn't get paid at all. ESPECIALLY THE USArmedForces.

A military budget of world conquest proportions. How many people have they displaced in Afghanistan/Iraq. 1.5 million people.. and killed nearly a million innocent's. Yeah, i don't think people should be paid for that.

Why do you think that they have to send so many mercenaries/private military contractors over there as this BS war drag's on.. because of the illegality of the war. And 'cause the 'under-paid' and manipulated soldier's are coming back pissed off.

Peacekeeper's however are much different.

Mike Prysner's IVAW speech.
[youtube]sQfoFzJUsb0[/youtube]

Blackwater/XE
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US military suicide rate at record high
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2009/feb2009/suic-f04.shtml

 

[estesj]

Shouldn't get paid at all. ESPECIALLY THE USArmedForces.

A military budget of world conquest proportions. How many people have they displaced in Afghanistan/Iraq. 1.5 million people.. and killed nearly a million innocent's. Yeah, i don't think people should be paid for that.

Why do you think that they have to send so many mercenaries/private military contractors over there as this BS war drag's on.. because of the illegality of the war. And 'cause the 'under-paid' and manipulated soldier's are coming back pissed off.

Peacekeeper's however are much different.

Mike Prysner's IVAW speech.
[youtube]sQfoFzJUsb0[/youtube]

Blackwater/XE
[youtube]yJUEULWEP9c[/youtube]




US military suicide rate at record high
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2009/feb2009/suic-f04.shtml

God bless America!!!!! You should be ashamed of yourself speaking of our troops that way!

 

[jesus of Cannabis]

Shouldn't get paid at all. ESPECIALLY THE USArmedForces.

A military budget of world conquest proportions. How many people have they displaced in Afghanistan/Iraq. 1.5 million people.. and killed nearly a million innocent's. Yeah, i don't think people should be paid for that.

Why do you think that they have to send so many mercenaries/private military contractors over there as this BS war drag's on.. because of the illegality of the war. And 'cause the 'under-paid' and manipulated soldier's are coming back pissed off.

Peacekeeper's however are much different.





US military suicide rate at record high
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2009/feb2009/suic-f04.shtml

I pretty much want to fuck you up for saying that. Not only cause I am a vet but I also have friends still over there. I hope they burn your greenpeace loving body to a charcoal bricket and drag you thru the streets. Die a lonely horrible death you piece of shit.

But since your IP comes out of Canada, you are already living a horrible life being one step removed from France. So keep on eating your yellow snow and fucking snowmen and leave the role of World Peace Keeper to the real countries while you and France stay on the sidelines (like you usually do).

 

[estesj]

Thank you joc for your service to this country and for setten this dude strait.

 

[estesj]

Hilarious edit!hahahahahahaha!

 

[iNVESTIGATE]

I hope they burn your greenpeace loving body to a charcoal bricket and drag you thru the streets. Die a lonely horrible death you piece of shit.

But since your IP comes out of Canada, you are already living a horrible life being one step removed from France.

Nice. Standing Ovation!

Jesus would be proud. Personal/Racist Attack's. Death Wishes. Lies. Intolerance. Looking Up my IP address. AND WHY?


Because i have legimate concern's for the welfare of civilians and people of "lesser value"? Because i value humanity more than patriotism?



National Pride is Dangerous/Stupid.

 

[estesj]

Nice. Standing Ovation!

Jesus would be proud. Personal/Racist Attack's. Death Wishes. Lies. Intolerance. Looking Up my IP address. AND WHY?


Because i have legimate concern's for the welfare of civilians and people of "lesser value"? Because i value humanity more than patriotism?



National Pride is Dangerous/Stupid.

Dude your not from the U.S so you should not post your opinions about it. Just sit back and get babysitted by us like you always do.

 

[patlpp]

I just look at Investigates posts and laugh, thinking why I don't see posts like that from places like China. Welcome his comments: all who have died in the past culminated into his ability to post his opinions without fear of retaliation. And who gives a shit if he's from Canada? I recall they have died gallantly too in wars past.

 

[iNVESTIGATE]

lol




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[estesj]

What war was canada in? I don't have a problem with canadians but I am just interested in what war they gallantly died in.

 

[estesj]

I just look at Investigates posts and laugh, thinking why I don't see posts like that from places like China. Welcome his comments: all who have died in the past culminated into his ability to post his opinions without fear of retaliation. And who gives a shit if he's from Canada? I recall they have died gallantly too in wars past.

Yes people have died in war so he can make comments like that from his computer. If you came to the states and said our troops did not deserve to get paid you would most likely get beaten to death by some patriotic mother fuckers!

 

[iNVESTIGATE]

Yes people have died in war so he can make comments like that from his computer. If you came to the states and said our troops did not deserve to get paid you would most likely get beaten to death by some patriotic mother fuckers!

Pretty shit thing to die for..

Especially if im wrong like you believe i am.

Oh, and i have. Not all Americans are as quick to play the ad hominem card..

 

[patlpp]

WW1 : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_history_of_Canada_during_the_First_World_War

WW2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_casualties note per capita they lost as many as US

Nam: http://members.tripod.com/~Canadian_Vietnam_Vet/casualties.htm

Korea: http://www.kvacanada.com/canadians_in_the_korean_war.htm

I can go on, Iraq and Afghanistan too. They are part of NATO.

I am American and know who my friends are