A just nation will execute the child molester, and that is an act of morality for the good of the nation.
It is unjust to single out those who have given more to this nation than 99.13% of the others for cuts. Washington has decided that Purple Heart 100% disabled veterans should be cut, so that $1.5 Billion more can be spent on Head Start and other spending.
This "savings" by robbing military retirees saves $0.6 Billion per year.
If we cannot fix this, then there really isn't a nation left that is deserving to be defended.
I expect the cuts to be eventually restored, but I’m not really worried about the money. A possible 20% cut over 20 years won’t ruin me. In this case, it really is the principle of the thing.
We conservatives have been clamoring for less government for years. That means less spending, less rules and regulations, less government across the board. The so-called party of small government, aka Republican, controls the House. Yet, we have virtually nothing to show for it.
I also think most of us understand that compromises need to be made, because we do indeed have divided government in D.C. I just think we’re upset that our team seems so completely inept. I’m being kind here when I write that, because some FReepers believe Republicans are indistinguishable from Democrats. I’d rather believe “our guys” mean well, they’re just incompetent.
So, I understand a bargain had to be made. I’m just disappointed that Republicans bargained so poorly. Representative Ryan is apparently saying he managed to restore DoD spending by sacrificing military retirees. Of all the things to sacrifice, it’s very telling that he (and other Republicans) found it so easy to give us up first.