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  • Posted By: RetiredMarine @ 02/13/2008 5:45:31 PM

    Got thinking about your post. First off, if you work and receive compensation.... that is far from socialism. Sounds more like capitalism doesn't it? Whether it is money, goods or services, you performed work and are being paid. Granted I would much rather have a better retirement income instead of lower cost medical insurance, but really didn't have the choice. I would venture to say that retirees from most companies get much better retirement than military personnel do. My retirement is so weak I have to have another job just to "TRY" to make ends meet. Next, have you left the US at all? Socialised medicine DOES NOT WORK in other countries. Which explains in part why people come to America for medical treatment. Yes it is expensive here, but when hurt... you will be seen. I have experienced "Socialised medicine" with my injured children. Here they were in pain, but I'm sorry, you have to set an appointment, we might be able to see the child in a week. So you have the lower QUALITY and a long wait. I would hope that you would do a little research before trying to make me sound jaded in my opinions. Socialism does not work. Don't try to twist "EARNED benefits" into handouts. Pretty pathetic but understandable... liberals always twist the truth to try to force their point of view.

  • Posted By: RetiredMarine @ 02/13/2008 5:04:11 PM

    Retired does not mean you are receiving handouts for free as your post suggests. Tricare isn't free. Delta Dental is FAR from free...

  • Posted By: RetiredMarine @ 02/13/2008 5:02:11 PM

    No, I am paying for this coverage. In addition to my premiums, I spent 20+ yrs serving in subhuman conditions "earning" what few benefits I have. Nothing was handed to me. Maybe you should sacrifice time, energy, sweat, tears, Blood first before asking for handouts

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