This kind of reminds me of the amnesty America offered to those that went to other countries to avoid the draft and those that went AW0L during the Vietnam War. Yes like many I didn't agree with us being there, but like many others I was drafted and served my time. When the war was over America said to those that didn't serve, and ran, to come home all is forgiven. I felt that was a slap in the face to those that served. There were 58,000 Americans that lost their lives in the war and let's not forget the thousands that came home missing arms, legs and many other conditions like alcohol, drug and agent orange.
Yes I feel we should have made the offer to return to America but with some sort of required obligation. An obligation like a short tour in the Peace Core or some sort of Community Service, but no requirement at all was wrong in my opinion. The lack of any requirement to return to America with no obligation required was a real kick in the ass to those that did serve. I felt like a fool for serving and risking my life while others just disregarded their obligation.
Now we have this college debt forgiveness program that to me seems a lot like what I spoke about above. Those that paid college loans feel like hay what about me? We sacrificed and went without certain things in order to perform like we all promised when we took out a student loan. We all have obligations and made those commitments knowing full well what we committed to, MAKE GOOD ON THAT COMMITTMENT.
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