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Post by Russ Koon on Jan 18, 2007 12:39:36 GMT -5
Have to disagree with you on that point, Woody. I think the person earns my respect for serving their country when they sign up. They are putting themselves in harm's way at that point, if needed. I doubt that many sign up actually believing the recruiter's forecast that it's unlikely that they'll be sent to a combat area. They may carry that story home to make their Moms feel better, but they know that all bets are off after they reach basic training.
I feel additional gratitude towards the people who end up serving in combat, after the fact, but that decision is usually made for them, like it or not. The one to put their own safety on the line to protect mine is made when they sign up, and is their decision. Their willingness to serve is the decision I'm most grateful for, whether they end up riding a desk in Fort Riley or a Humvee in Baghdad.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 18, 2007 12:43:57 GMT -5
I agree that all veterans should get a free pass. I didn't say that. Being in the service is great, but that is most times that is just another job. To me - When a service person is in a combat zone then they should get a few more freebies. I think to most people the word "veteran" means someone who has served during a time of war. I know I do. |
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Post by jackc99 on Jan 18, 2007 12:55:41 GMT -5
Jack you have a point but on the other hand how much kindness is showed to the veterans????As a life long resident of Dearborn County I don't ever remember anything being done to make fishing better in the creeks around this part of the state by anyone connected with the state,if I'm wrong please show me where it has been done and by whom...... sure the conservation officiers ride around looking for guys fishing with out a license but other than that......Hmmmm!!!!!!! birddog - not to belabor the point but I'm a vet of the same war you were in. I've been to college for free, received free medical help for injuries received since 1967 and I got a pretty good VA loan rate on my houe. It's more than I ever expected from the country I love. I can't speak to DNR operations in your county as I have never fished there and rarely even been there. I would suggest you contact DNR and ask them what they have done. Jack |
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Jan 18, 2007 13:59:11 GMT -5
My opinion. I'm a "senior citizen" and I don't think anyone owes me anything. Getting to be my age only means one thing - I'm not dead. I did not do anything during my life that would garner special favors or recognition. If "free licenses" are to be given out to deserving people then veterans that has seen combat duty should get the "free licenses" IMHO - they earned them As someone said the politicians did that back after WWII and then took them back two years later. I saw that as a ploy to get the homecoming soldiers votes in the next election. I don't fish, but I have a grandson that does and if he called me up and wanted to take me fishing I would have no problem plunking down $3.75 to get a license to go fishing. Even if it was for just a few hours.. The fed's money (really it is ours) is there for the taking,. if we dont take it some other state will. . I totally agree with you on honoring our servicemen for protecting our way of life with special waivers & discounts. But, I have to disagree with you about "Senior Citizens". "Senior" stewardship teaches us how to accept the torch to wisely & safely pass it on to the next generation. I am sure that many here will agree that being under the all seeing eye of a senior peer taught them the proper ways of the outdoorsman. Special favors are indeed necessary for our senior teachers!!!! |
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Post by drgreyhound on Jan 22, 2007 10:48:25 GMT -5
I admittedly don't know a lot about this issue, but with the limited information available to me it seems somewhat unfair to let seniors fish for free when everyone else has to pay for a fishing license (and I know I pay more for my annual fishing license than $3.75!). However, I can see it from the other way in that seniors have paid lots of taxes their whole lives and would benefit from not having to pay something else to the government for once. After you pay for fishing equipment, $3.75 a year is a drop in the bucket! With all things considered, I think I'm going to go with "Yes."
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