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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: Neocon who wrote (147285)10/11/2004 6:41:54 PM
From: Michael Watkins  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
I agree that the combat pay cut issue, as it relates specifically to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, is a red herring. I am surprised that Edwards repeated it.

If the democrats were smart they would be asking why the administration is cutting the pay of troops anywhere, while at the same time promoting tax cuts for far more wealthy individuals. Should not people in the service be treated well, period?

Given the staffing issues any of them might be at the front at the drop of a hat. I am always in favor of fair treatment for the backbone of the military.

Being a tax cut friendly sort (when and where it makes sense) I wouldn't make that argument myself although I would fight for better pay and conditions for those protecting the country regardless of where they serve, and doubly so for those stuck in harms way.
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