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Why should Wal*Mart workers unionize? Fair pay, benefits, respect. Why should the military unionize? Fair pay, benefits, respect. Part of that respect for the military is being given the tools necessary to get the job done right.
It's clear that the governing and responsible parties aren't capable on their own of taking care of the soldiers. Unionization ultimately argues a central point to capitalism, which I know you believe in: you're responsible for yourself. If soldiers want capable gear, reasonable protection, and what they're promised when they sign up, they have to try and organize from the bottom up. Relying on veteran's organizations that are ignored when they start to take sides on issues won't work. Relying on the DoD, House or Senate, all of whom are making politically responsible decisions, won't work.
Forget Wal*Mart. Those workers do need help, but they're not going to have their arm blown off because the higher ups didn't equip them enough. My priority is the military unless someone can convince me this is honestly a bad idea.
Think outside the box. TFP is about evolution.
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