Would you accept below national average wage for dodging bullets in Afghanistan?

Happy Murcia

Er no,,,,

web_slinger83

When you join the armed forces, you know what it involves...

Watching in Westminster

What kind of price tag would you put on that kind of service? That would be like asking "how much is a life worth?" Some people just don't get paid what they deserve. Like a fireman, police, teachers and of course our servicemen/woman. We couldn't afford to pay them what their worth. I agree that they should get paid lots more. We should pay them at least as much as we pay our pro athletes!! In 1985 I started boycotting the pro's because of this very reason. I haven't been to a pro game of any type since. What they get paid is just ridiculous!

regerugged

Unless you have voluntarily served in the military, you have no grounds to complain.
Besides pay, the military personnel get training, meals, a place to sleep, free transportation, free uniforms, free equipment.
We taxpayers have to pay for all of that. When I volunteered for the army, my first month's pay was $78. If you don't like the wages, don't join.
Average wage is an irrelevant statement.

Lillian

They do get combat pay. Thank God we have people who see the value in the freedoms we have and will do what it takes to ensure them. "it seems"? If you don't know, don't comment.
USAF Veteran

Style

we make good money actually, an 18yr old comin back with around 45k untaxable is below average? plus my bonus and gi bill money? i swore an oath. so did my brothers. we do it so all you under this comment do not have to. hooah.

Russell M

not all vets want to go out their to defend your freedom just so you can be all safe at your home and say they are stupid all military members took an oath to serv their country their oath to the country is more important than their life and if you dont want stand behind and support your military members be a man and tell them 2 their face
IF YOU CAN READ THIS THANK A TEACHER
IF YOU CAN READ THIS IN ENGLISH THANK A VET

Bob P

Actually the squaddies get a range of benefits, over and above their military salary.

When I was in the mob, I used to be in the field for some 10 months a year. That saw me with a very significant pay enhancement!.......... The missus was not so enamoured with the separation, but she was an Army Brat herself, so she knew the score when we married.

As for the "buying" your own kit, well that has been a military custom for centuries. There is a military adage: "Any fool can be uncomfortable! Are you a fool?"............ or words to that effect...............

monster munch

If I could actually dodge bullets, I'd take the price of a decent costume.

Up, up, and away!

On a more serious note, no, I wouldn't.

Old Scout

I'm glad you're not in the military. We don't need anyone like you defending the Republic. So keep your whining crybaby *** out of the recruiting stations.

FALCONWANTSU

Its called being a patriot. Love for your country, its values, ideals and future. I'm a former US Army Airborne Ranger I sure as hell didn't do it for the money. I did it because I wanted every kid (I don't even have kids, I'm 38) to grow up the way I did. In a free society that is a democracy, a place where you can accomplish anything if you work hard and are a descent person. Being in the military isn't about money, glory and combat sure as hell isn't like the movies. Your opinion I respect the men and women who protect this great nation deserve to make more money and receive more benefits for their brave service and sacrifices they make on a daily basis. The reason any of use can do the daily thinks we do is because of them. Next time you see someone in uniform or a friend or relative who has served this country simply tell them thank-you for what they have done for this country and you. I know they will appreciate it.

Sandi

Never! The dead ones get a fancy funeral but what do the living ones get if they make it home? ...Can't adjust your life and live off a medal! or am I wrong, do returned soldiers in the US get free health benefits for all their family, get a life pension, counselling for all their family and a prospect of another job ...but what would I know I live in Australia.

Croxx

No way, why is new labour going to give the Taliban subsidies to bring them up to the minimum wage?

Beastie

You know, I'm not disagreeing with you, but it's not anywhere near as simple as 'below national average wage' suggests.
'It seems' is not much in the way of evidence, either.
And interestingly, recently military personnel deployed to a combat zone have stopped paying tax all the time they're deployed there. I don't know about you, but I'd consider that a bloody good payrise for being in a warzone. It would take my old Navy pay up by three thousand quid.
And on a final note, I don't know anyone who earns the national average pay packet, which suggests that it's well above what most people would say was decent payment for a soldier.

Waldo Waldo Waldo!

You do it for your country. Either that, or you have a death wish. Me personally, I wouldn't do it for a million dollars. Greatly risking my life is worth more.

Zeeebah

no way would I accept below national average wage to take part in a pointless war. The troops shouldn't get danger moeny, they should get back home ASAP

woody

tough don.t go

ripperbravo6

I think you are missing the point of serving your country. It is not about what you get, it is about what you give back. If that is not for you, then don't bother doing it. Thank goodness there will always be young men and women willing to make the sacrifice so you can sit on your Mom's couch playing Halo 3.

agent of chaos

Wow sure are a lot of cowards and greedy money grubers in this one.

Barbara Doll to you

Many say that until they're asked to fork out themselves. I'm not sure why we're there in the first place?

Skeptical Thinker Atheist Too

N00B Alert!

Clueless Question.

Lola

No one should. Human beings are not shields and war is WRONG.

ggcj.new1

Become a fireman. When they were on strike for more pay (it started at 17,250 pounds, after basic training), our blokes were on 11,000 for getting shot at, while in Iraq, then came home and had to do Fire strike duty.

Gunner Reah

It's true. You will never get rich in the army but you will see and do things that no one else will.

Like the credit card advert
Harrier GR7 Â£35,000,000
JDAM bomb Â£250,000
Shitty Afghan compound $6

Watching the results - priceless

I , a happy Bolshevik

A mutiny , a soldierÂ´s strike, is possible. USA is epicenter of the world crisis.
As a Bolshevik , I am very, very, happy.

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