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Letter to the editor: The debt-ridden wouldn't make good soldiers

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| Thursday, December 15, 2022 9:00 a.m.

Regarding the letter “How about a GI Bill to help with student debt?” (Dec. 11, TribLIVE): First of all, I’m not too sure these people owing student debt would actually be a welcomed addition to the military. They already exhibited a lack of responsibility and more than likely wouldn’t make it through boot camp.

Have you taken a look at the kids themselves? This would be a major culture shock to them, many of whom would think it’s not fair to put them through such torture just to pay a loan back. It would not work because of the logistics. These children have been coddled all their lives; therefore, I wouldn’t expect this to work, nor would I want them beside me in a crisis.

Jim Russell

Frazer


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