Rich Vs. Poor

[Mike]

Soldiers get life-long benefits in the United States. This includes excellent health care, retirement pay when they leave, veteran status (which provides discounts at many, many stores) and the ability to buy things at extremely low prices at the stores on military bases.

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Also, soldiers are paid lower because of the fact they get fed, clothed and given a bed to sleep in while they are on active duty, all for free.