Citizens Party2024-03-28T20:19:14ZCarrie Wallacehttp://www.votecitizens.org/profile/CarrieWallacehttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3147707427?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://www.votecitizens.org/group/supportareamericanveterans/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0n46giaw284hb&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTrue National Defense, Swiss styletag:www.votecitizens.org,2011-12-27:6348963:Topic:344372011-12-27T17:56:09.912ZCarrie Wallacehttp://www.votecitizens.org/profile/CarrieWallace
<p> In Switzerland, all fit males are in the militia and keep their weapons at home. They haven't had an external war in 500+/- years and that seems to be a legitimate route to follow.</p>
<p> I am in favor of a limited return to the draft in war time. The children of our president, kongress-kritters and senators would be inducted upon declaration of war and be assigned to front line units that wold see heavy combat. That alone would dampen enthusiasm for foreign adventures.</p>
<p> In Switzerland, all fit males are in the militia and keep their weapons at home. They haven't had an external war in 500+/- years and that seems to be a legitimate route to follow.</p>
<p> I am in favor of a limited return to the draft in war time. The children of our president, kongress-kritters and senators would be inducted upon declaration of war and be assigned to front line units that wold see heavy combat. That alone would dampen enthusiasm for foreign adventures.</p> The best thing we could do for our troops is to abolish war!tag:www.votecitizens.org,2011-12-01:6348963:Topic:320382011-12-01T01:41:26.052ZCarrie Wallacehttp://www.votecitizens.org/profile/CarrieWallace
<p>Let us abolish war entirely! That is the best thing we could do for our troops!</p>
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<p>About War: "Everything, everything in war is barbaric... But the worst barbarity of war is that it forces men collectively to commit acts against which individually they would revolt with their whole being." - Ellen Key</p>
<p>Let us abolish war entirely! That is the best thing we could do for our troops!</p>
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<p>About War: "Everything, everything in war is barbaric... But the worst barbarity of war is that it forces men collectively to commit acts against which individually they would revolt with their whole being." - Ellen Key</p> Improve Veterans Benefitstag:www.votecitizens.org,2011-05-07:6348963:Topic:84332011-05-07T23:07:19.977ZCarrie Wallacehttp://www.votecitizens.org/profile/CarrieWallace
<p>Below is our platform entry (long form) on Veterans Benefits/Healthcare. This platform item was created a few years ago. I would like members (especially current or past members of the military) to review this platform entry and let us know if anything is out of date. I welcome any additional suggestions for helping our Veterans.</p>
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<p><strong>IMPROVE VETERANS BENEFITS</strong></p>
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<p>Below is our platform entry (long form) on Veterans Benefits/Healthcare. This platform item was created a few years ago. I would like members (especially current or past members of the military) to review this platform entry and let us know if anything is out of date. I welcome any additional suggestions for helping our Veterans.</p>
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<p><strong>IMPROVE VETERANS BENEFITS</strong></p>
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<p><font color="#666666"><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 14px;">The Citizens party believes we should always support our troops and our veterans. Our nation's veterans have put their lives on the line and they, along with the military families sacrifice so much for our great nation. The very least we can do is honor them and make sure they receive the thanks and the respect they deserve.<br/><br/></span></font><u><font color="#666666"><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 14px;">We support</span></font></u><font color="#666666"><span style="line-height: 17px; font-size: 14px;">:<br/><br/>Issuing all military veterans a "Hero's Card" allowing them access to complete FREE medical coverage at the doctor or hospital of their choice. The "Hero's Card" benefit would extend to the eligible family of both military retirees and veterans who have lost their life on active duty.<br/><br/>Providing for the families of active duty personnel who lose their lives while on active duty a stipend of $500 a month to a spouse without children for two years. Spouses with children would receive the previously described $500 benefit plus an additional $100 per month for two years for children under the age of 18 years. This benefit would include all active duty personnel both in and out of conflict in any location throughout the world.<br/><br/>Making military retirement pay totally tax exempt.<br/><br/>Complete all veteran claims in a timely and accurate manner.<br/><br/>Providing veterans with up to $12,000 a year or a total of $48,000 (lifetime) in college or technical/ trade school tuition benefits.<br/><br/></span></font></p>