[Justin Thyme]

Personally, I think this ought to be waved in combat related situations, or when injured in the line of duty.

But if you fully understand the mechanics of it as others have explained, it isn't as barbaric as it sounds in the headlines. And in the end, the service men aren't paying for their food, they are just not double-dipping in being paid and allowance and getting free food. It would be equivelant to saying "I'll sell you this thing for $250. Now you give me the $250, and while I'm at it, I'll just keep the thing too".

[Humidston]

Sorry guys, but I'm a compassionate conservative and no matter what you say, I still think it stinks when you guys are billed for hospital food. Especially when that bill can hit in one chunk. Then, your name is turned over to a collection agency if you don't pay in a timely manner? Nope. Still Crap, IMO.

BTW GySgtD, stay safe and know how much we support and respect you!