RW(>> But, since we don't have that, and if we draw down our
RW(>> forces overseas on the front lines then we may as well get
RW(>> something out of the balance of their service.  After all,
RW(>> bridges need shoring up, our infrastructure needs repair and
RW(>> replacement.
RW(>> I'd just as soon pay 'em and get something for my tax dollar and not
RW(>> just
RW(>> send 'em home to be unemployed
RW(>> and a burden on somebody.

 MM> During the depression we had World War I vets rioting and
 MM> camping in the capitol. So I do not want any jilted vets
 MM> who do much for us.

 The WWI veteran's bonus, paid in 1936, is credited as a
 significant part of the jump in the economy then.



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