Issue 1 is a chance to help veterans
In 1921 Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment to give bonuses to soldiers returning home from World War I. Ohioans passed similar measures to cover veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Finally, Ohio voters have the opportunity to provide this token of appreciation to those fighting the war on terrorism.
Approving Issue I on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot would show the state's veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts that Ohio appreciates their service and that Buckeye State residents are willing to help them transition back to civilian life. Specifically, Issue I does the following:
- Provides $100 per month up to $1,000 total for these veterans.
- Provides $50 per month up to $500 total for Ohioans who served elsewhere during these conflicts.
- Allows families of those who gave their lives during this service with the opportunity to apply for a $5,000 death benefit.
- Allows certain survivors to receive the same benefit if the service man or woman dies, is designated missing in action or is held prisoner.
Ohioans should be proud of this long-standing tradition and proud to continue it by approving Issue I.
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WORKINGSTIFF
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10-26-09 11:47 PM
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The good intentions are just that - good intentions. However, another government program is not the best solution to the perceived problem. We have a VA. Let it work, and strive to improve it. Promote private support of the more efficient programs already in place. Send cash to Paralyzed Veterans of America, the DAV, the Legion, the VFW, AMVETS, the college funds for fallen soldiers. Ensure Veterans preference for private and government jobs is not being circumvented. Ensure colleges are not acting with any bias against our returning service members. It is shameful, but it happens!!!!!! This bond approach smells like classic vote-buying, pandering, and compassion with other people's money.
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