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In Oregon, a disabled veteran doesn't have to pay for registration...
I do not know all the laws in all the states, but I have always said that vets paid, and continue to pay, and certain fees should be waived...or less. Like Military plates, they shouldn't cost us extra....I'd like to see drivers license renewal fee get waived, as well as State Park entry fees, hunting and fishing licenses should be waived as well
Are there fees you wish were waived for veterans? Ie. like out-of-state fees for colleges are waived now....
I do not know all the laws in all the states, but I have always said that vets paid, and continue to pay, and certain fees should be waived...or less. Like Military plates, they shouldn't cost us extra....I'd like to see drivers license renewal fee get waived, as well as State Park entry fees, hunting and fishing licenses should be waived as well
Are there fees you wish were waived for veterans? Ie. like out-of-state fees for colleges are waived now....
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This is a tricky question.
I'm a firm believer the user of services should pay for them.
That said, there are a few exceptions where society as a whole "can" (not necessarily should) foot the bill.
Things like Driver's Licenses, Hunter's Permits, etc are usage based fees. Those that don't use them, don't pay.
I don't mind that states offer perks to veterans (and Combat/disabled veterans), however I have a hard time asking for additional perks. It strikes me as "entitlement." I knew what the deal was when I signed up. Everything above and beyond that was extra. Unless we have a real "need" for something, I can't justify requesting it. And if we do have a need for it, it should probably be codified into Federal Law and routed through the Dept of Vets Affairs.
I'm a firm believer the user of services should pay for them.
That said, there are a few exceptions where society as a whole "can" (not necessarily should) foot the bill.
Things like Driver's Licenses, Hunter's Permits, etc are usage based fees. Those that don't use them, don't pay.
I don't mind that states offer perks to veterans (and Combat/disabled veterans), however I have a hard time asking for additional perks. It strikes me as "entitlement." I knew what the deal was when I signed up. Everything above and beyond that was extra. Unless we have a real "need" for something, I can't justify requesting it. And if we do have a need for it, it should probably be codified into Federal Law and routed through the Dept of Vets Affairs.
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I consider it a retainer fee, when and if I am called back into service. Perhaps this is too socialist of a question, but so many vets want free healthcare for life...I'm talking little nickel and dime perks...not big ticket items. Disabled and retired....for sure but I like to think we take care of all of our vets....because invisible injuries are killing our vets at about 22 a month (suidices and homelessness).
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
There's a huge trade off though. We're citizens first. We have the same privileges and responsibilities as normal citizens. Taxes (fees), as much as I loathe them are one of those. If I am using a service, I should be paying for it, and I shouldn't expect my fellow citizen to foot the bill for it.
Now, that doesn't mean the democratic process can't work its magic and allow my fellow citizens to allow us perks, like waived hunter permit fees for disabled vets. Or that private organizations can't acknowledge our service with discounts. All of this is greatly appreciated.
I just have a hard time asking for them. I don't think I am entitled to some of these things.
Some like medical treatment for conditions that occurred or were aggravated while in service were part of the deal. Some like Education, again part of the deal. Others not so much.
Now, that doesn't mean the democratic process can't work its magic and allow my fellow citizens to allow us perks, like waived hunter permit fees for disabled vets. Or that private organizations can't acknowledge our service with discounts. All of this is greatly appreciated.
I just have a hard time asking for them. I don't think I am entitled to some of these things.
Some like medical treatment for conditions that occurred or were aggravated while in service were part of the deal. Some like Education, again part of the deal. Others not so much.
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If I remain in the United States, I am going back to Oregon to retire. For a state with a lot of hippies (lol) they have GREAT benefits for their disabled veterans! At 100%, I can get free college for my family thru the masters level (classroom space available).
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All the Hippies are in Southern Oregon and Portland....actually scattered from Ashland to Portland...your not safe from them until you head to Eastern Oregon.
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SPC Lukas Jones
Sargeant, you till be surprised to discover that the hippies are contained to Portland and Ashland only haha the rest of the state remains chock full of patriotic and greatful red necks who are more than accommodating.
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In the state of Alabama disabled veterans don't pay state taxes only county and local tax, if you 100% and own a house you don't pay the property tax at all.
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