Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Obama, Gates launch online troop town hall website.

The White House and the Department of Defense are proud to launch a joint project to answer questions called "Troop Town Hall." Click here to view.

Here is an interesting question from a soldier. His question got the most votes so far:


SPC Waldorf, Army says:

August 26, 2009 at 3:50 am

Sir, My question is about retirement.

My father is a veteran with 21 tears of service, and has done more in his enlistment than most men do with their entire lives.I ask: Why does a man who spends 21 years dedicated service only get 40% Retirment benefits?Why Does a Congressman who spends a Month in Congress get Full Benefits?

It seems like an Injustice to our Armed Forces, our Veterans, and to my Family.

That is All Sir.

2 comments:

KittyBowTie1 said...

That is an injustice to all of us. Those weasels should have four terms as a Senator and eight terms as a Rep before qualifying for such a deal.

KittyBowTie1 said...

I guess make that three terms as a Senator--they should have to work 18 years before qualifying for benefits.