However, despite some talk about soldiers having no idea that the bonuses were wrong, Carter's intent is apparently just to streamline the appeals process. I have two main problems with this: First, what's needed is far more, including repayment of almost all of the nearly $3m collected from soldiers so far, as well as forgiveness of the others and repayment of legal costs unless strong evidence shows collusion to defraud the government. Second, the federal government "streamlining" any activity generally makes it much more complex and difficult.
I suspect this announcement was made to calm people down — but it shouldn't, if they're paying attention.
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Date: 2016-10-28 01:48 pm (UTC)I completely agree that this clawback of re-up incentives is terribly wrong.
Here's a politician stepping up, just as you predicted. SecDef Carter's announcement here sounds good:
Carter Promises 'Fair' Enlistment Bonus Recouping Process, Temporarily Suspends Collections
However, despite some talk about soldiers having no idea that the bonuses were wrong, Carter's intent is apparently just to streamline the appeals process. I have two main problems with this: First, what's needed is far more, including repayment of almost all of the nearly $3m collected from soldiers so far, as well as forgiveness of the others and repayment of legal costs unless strong evidence shows collusion to defraud the government. Second, the federal government "streamlining" any activity generally makes it much more complex and difficult.
I suspect this announcement was made to calm people down — but it shouldn't, if they're paying attention.
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