Posted by amyers68 on 10/25/09 10:44 PM [Newer: The Southwest Ohio Liberty Conference] [Older: Ohio's Firearms Freedom Act HB 315]

As a veteran of The Persian Gulf War and understanding the good intent of Issue 1, borrowing approximately $294 million (with interest according to OBM) to pay cash bonuses to veterans of the Middle East conflicts does not make sound financial sense. As insensitive as some may think this is, I can assure you it is not. The Department of Veterans Benefits (http://www.vba.va..gov/VBA)  has numerous programs to help veterans and their families transition into civilian life such as loans for housing, GI Bill, health and dental, vocational training and survivors benefits to name just a few. I was one of those veterans who did just that, and I appreciated the assistance I received from those programs that are already established. In light of these difficult financial times for our nation, the state of Ohio and its citizens, this proposal would seem inappropriate and fiscally irresponsible at this time. As a veteran who served proudly with honor, and continues serve in a non-military capacity, I will vote NO on Issue 1 and hope my fellow veterans will do the same.

Andy Myers

Region Coordinator

Posted 10/29/09 1:20 PM JoeFromSidney Sidney, OH

I agree it's a bad idea, but since I got a bonus from an earlier war, it would seem pretty shabby of me to deny one to the veterans of the current war.

Posted 10/29/09 5:50 PM D.O.N. Swanton, OH

im a veteran and if this passes i will get $350. im voting no. the gov needs to stop taking our money and giving it to people they think deserve it. stop it stop it stop it.jesus f christ just stop it!