Should military members, retirees, or civilians supporting the military lose their pay if the government shuts down?

1SG DeyShuan Shepherd — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:52:35 -0400

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 30 at 2015 9:57 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:57:11 -0400

No.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 30 at 2015 9:58 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:58:16 -0400

1SG DeyShuan Shepherd, the Armed Forces shouldn't and it would be a travesty if it happend.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 30 at 2015 9:58 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:58:40 -0400

Only if those on Capitol Hill lose their pay first and we know that won't happen!

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Sep 30 at 2015 10:06 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:06:34 -0400

Should they? Of course not but if no one is there to cut the checks then what choose is there? There are truly no winners in a government shut down.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 10:32 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:32:49 -0400

To a certain extent we have to, or what is the point in a shut down? Do I think we "should?" absolutely not, but I don't agree with a shutdown in any capacity anyways.

Continuing resolutions and shutdowns typically end up costing more money in the long run than they save immediately. They are a political stunt/requirement, not a real solution to anything.

Response by BG David Fleming III made Sep 30 at 2015 10:47 AM

BG David Fleming III — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:47:05 -0400

They won't lose their pay ultimately. I guess the better question is should soldiers and Federal government employees be forced to wait to get paid down the road? I say no! Creditors don't care about a government shut down. They want to get paid on time! It could effect your credit score or credit card rate permanently! Wake up Congress!!!!

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 12:59 PM

SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:59:19 -0400

Government shut down is a political term. The government doesn't run out of money on 1 October...they still collect income taxes, social security taxes and businesses still pay their quarterly taxes. Not to mention, only non-essential personnel are told to stay home. Essential people still come to work. Honestly...we could save a lot of money if we just cut non-essential people anyway. The government will still sun on 1 October regardless of what happens, they will collect taxes, they will still have TSA, so on and so on. Some of the "painful" stuff that shuts down only shuts down to make it hurt, not because it can't be supported. So to answer your question...no, they should not lose their pay.