Do you think the military should get paid more?
373548
YES, My husband is in the military, and yes we do get good benefits, but we struggle to make it. We live paycheck to paycheck and that sucks.
1137496
Of course not!  So many military families have to be on WIC that they have offices on base housing.  Most of us, live paycheck to paycheck.  My husband and I can't even afford to buy me glasses!  The jobs we do in the military, we can get paid about 5 times as much in the civilian world.  We don't do it for money though.  We do it because we love this country and we want our children to know freedom.
63561
Well the military at the lower levels have never had much in the way of a budget.  Don't get me wrong the military gets a few hundred million for missiles and large weapons.  But still have hard time stretching the budget far enought to purchase things like paper, pens, toner cartridges and toilet paper.
124785
Pay them better salaries.
255908
The people who make up these standards have to be paid.  If the didn't charge for them then they would have to tax us more so they can get paid more.
543073
As a member of the US Army for over 18 years I can say that alot of what you hear is not true. While it is true that the military has the least benefits than any other Federal Government branch. When people are discharged from Active Duty they have a 6 month window to take care of any medical conditions that have occurred. \nNow the pay leaves something to be desired. You can't work in the military for the money, unless you are miserly and live on base or post and eat in the Mess Facilities.\n  Now that I have reached a higher rank, the money is better and the housing allowances are better. Separation pay is good, if you are married. \n  I have been wounded four times in combat wiTh the US Army and have fought a medical discharge twice for the last injury to my foot. \n  Now, I have known guys that take a discharge because they don't want to fight it. Some stay in and some go. But, God willing, I will stay for as long as I can.\nBut, there will always be people who feel the US Government cheated them, It may be true or it may not. But my advice I give to all that feel that they shouldn't be discharged, is hire an attorney. I did and finally after I reached my 18th year I was saved. I got my lawyer to argue my point and to delay a hearing until I reached my 18th year, where the Military cannot discharge me, if my injury was duty related.
545310
I only have 2 children, both males and both Marines.  I hope this will spread the word.  I'm sure all Military are told the same thing.... It's good to get married because you get bigger pay checks, benefits, etc. so they encourage it.  What they don't tell you is that all those benefits end up costing you more in the long run.  Would you (being the military one) have more money in your pocket without a spouse spending all of your money while you are risking your life for our country?  Love and marriage is a wonderful thing if done for the right reasons.  Like anyone else, follow your heart and not the benefits.
159664
most people would claim that to be unfair. you would get a "militant" congress. i wouldn't be against it personally, but many people find it below them to serve in the military.
834070
good question, we should get paid. lest go on strike till we do
537679
They should dock their pay.
907115
damn straight they should! How else can they fathom the real cost, (human lives) unless it touches their own family. Unfortuantely most who do have their children in the MIlitary have officers for children who are given very secure jobs
678534
Good question. I would say more people can work during war time.
927762
I would just like to say that my husband and I are both in the Air Force, we are "kids" as you say, and many our friends and family have joined different branches of the military, there is no shortage of people going to sign up, the Air Force is trying to get rid of people! I would also like to say to whoever suggested cutting funding for the military: my husband makes $18,000 per year, and I will be making less than that (I leave for basic in January, my husband has been in for a year) and if people want to cut military funding, you are telling me that the brave people that are out there fighting for you everyday are going to get paid LESS than the crappy salary they make as it is now?!?! We struggle, all of our friends here struggle with money, this career field isn't about money, though, we do it for pride in ourselves and love of country and for a better life for our families. I don't think that the people who don't join don't love thier country, they probably all have their little reasons why they wouldn't do it. But that's ok, because if there weren't little whimps who didn't go, who would we be protecting?
555569
Yea, it is ok. KBR is a private company that can pay the people they send over there anything they want. The military is on a payscale and pays differently. It has always been considered shady, but welcome to a free market economy vs government pay.
128445
I object to a lot more than just $1500 per person on the war. Just the tip of the iceberg. A lot more misspent money out there than that though.
853387
darn right there should be. say 10% if i make 100 bucks i give the gov 10, if i make 1,000 i give em 100, if i make 1,000,000 i give em 100,000, seems fair to me, unlike now where thoe more i make the less i bring home. before my last pay raise i brought home more money, im paying almost 54% of my income in taxes. the harder i work, the more i pay, for the people who arent working.. thats not fair to me.
1047651
They don't deserve a pay raise, because the American people have to make them do their job, especially when it came to immigration. they make enough money. I think the voter should decide when they get a pay raise.