monkey44 wrote: One thinga that always interests me is using the comps in pricing for civilian counterparts.
First, when we all enlisted or received a commission, we agreed to a specific pay grade/rate and for the 'less wages' we were told we get medical care, MWR services, mess hall, a bed, etc.
Now, as budget constraints or 'just because' we get raise in fees for the MWR services. Lets don't even talk about medical at this point, let's just say our retirement and other agreements based on what we 'give to our country' and has nothing to do with 'compare to civilians" - civilians did not go to war and defend themselves, we did that. SO, why does anyone even imagine that a comparative issues exists here. No way !!
I could not of said, it better. I mentions on a previous post, that they must think we are stupid, but I guess if we are putting up with it, they may be a little truth here. I can't believe we are falling for all the excuses!! I tried by voting, but I found that there are more stupid people out there, than I thought!!! I just want to throw up my hands, and than Monkey I read your post, and feel I am not a voice crying in the wilderness. I just hope and pray, there are voices of reason out there who will bring ba
And, now we find our fees raised. And I don't believe for one second that MCG fees are as high as some claim. It's become a cash cow for some. I would have no problem paying any fee if it could be proved to me that it really does cost what I pay, fine charge me, and I'll either pay it or go away.
But, please don't insult us by telling us the fees need to compete with civilians - a no brainer - or tell me the raise in fees is for cover costs (where are the costs that equate to civilians - half is volunteer, grounds no rent, power grid in place).
SO, neither one makes sense - just charge me as if it's still one of the benefits we earned ... and if it costs more prove it before MWR taps into our wallets, and uses an unreasonable excuse to justify it.
We get 1.7% raise, in a national COLA statement, and if that's true, why do many costs jump 10-15-20% (look at fuel) ... pretty odd comparison figures.
I couldn't agree more!!! Like I wrote on a previous post, they must think we are all stupid. I pray the voices of reason will prevail over the present insanity, and faulty logic.
