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Do you think POW's deserve "monthly compensation"
even IF they have NO apparent "disabilty" asscociated with their capture and internment??
Check this out. ************************************* VETERANS RESOURCES NETWORK Dear Readers, According to the VFW magazine, page 10, June/July 2003 edition, the Congress is considering compensating former U.S. Prisoners of War (POW's). If you were held for 30-120 days you would rate a $150.00 per month check, and 121-540 days a $300.00 check. The Bill was introduced by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho). It seems a bit odd to compensate people for surrendering. The Code of conduct for U.S. Military personal is copied below and states resistance is primary. Capture is always a possibility, and those who serve as POW's deserve thanks, but not a monthly paycheck. While it is commendable for POW's to be recognized by the POW medal, and receive compensation for disability associated with their captivity, it would undermine the will to fight if Military persons were paid simply for surrendering. Your Editor, Ray B Davis, Jr. (NOTE: below the code of conduct, and below that the Bill H.R. 850) ##### START ##### 10631 Code of Conduct for Members of the Armed Forces of the United States Signed: August 17, 1955 Federal Register page and date: 20 FR 6057, August 20, 1955 Amended by: EO 11382, November 28, 1967; EO 12017, November 3, 1977 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Executive Order 10631--Code of Conduct for members of the Armed Forces of the United States Source: The provisions of Executive Order 10631 of Aug. 17, 1955, appear at 20 FR 6057, 3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 266, unless otherwise noted. By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, and as Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, I hereby prescribe the Code of Conduct for Members of the Armed Forces of the United States which is attached to this order and hereby made a part thereof. All members of the Armed Forces of the United States are expected to measure up to the standards embodied in this Code of Conduct while in combat or in captivity. To ensure achievement of these standards, members of the armed forces liable to capture shall be provided with specific training and instruction designed to better equip them to counter and withstand all enemy efforts against them, and shall be fully instructed as to the behavior and obligations expected of them during combat or captivity. [Second paragraph amended by EO 12633 of Mar. 28, 1988, 53 FR 10355, 3 CFR, 1988 Comp., p. 561] The Secretary of Defense (and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard except when it is serving as part of the Navy) shall take such action as is deemed necessary to implement this order and to disseminate and make the said Code known to all members of the armed forces of the United States. [Third paragraph amended by EO 11382 of Nov. 28, 1967, 32 FR 16247, 3 CFR, 1966-1970 Comp., p. 691] Code of Conduct for Members of the United States Armed Forces I I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. [Article I amended by EO 12633 of Mar. 28, 1988, 53 FR 10355, 3 CFR, 1988 Comp., p. 561] II I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. [Article II amended by EO 12633 of Mar. 28, 1988, 53 FR 10355, 3 CFR, 1988 Comp., p. 561] III If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. IV If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. V When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. [Article V amended by EO 12017 of Nov. 3, 1977, 42 FR 57941, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 152] VI I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America. [Article VI amended by EO 12633 of Mar. 28, 1988, 53 FR 10355, 3 CFR, 1988 Comp., p. 561] ##### H.R. 850 (portion) ##### Former Prisoners of War Special Compensation Act of 2003 (Introduced in House) HR 850 IH Sec. 1181. Special compensation: former prisoners of war `(a)(1) The Secretary shall pay monthly to each veteran who is a former prisoner of war and who while a prisoner of war was detained or interned for not less than 30 days special compensation at the rate specified in subsection (b). `(2) For the purposes of this section, the term `veteran' includes an individual serving on active duty. `(b) The rate of special compensation for purposes of this section shall be as follows: `(1) If the former prisoner of war was detained or interned for a period of not more than 120 days, the monthly amount of special compensation payable shall be $150. `(2) If the former prisoner of war was detained or interned for a period of more than 120 days and not more than 540 days, the monthly amount of special compensation payable shall be $300. `(3) If the former prisoner of war was detained or interned for a period of more than 540 days, the monthly amount of special compensation payable shall be $450. `(c) If a former prisoner of war was detained or interned on two or more separate occasions, the cumulative length of all occasions of confinement or internment as a prisoner of war shall determine the monthly compensation rate payable under subsection (b). ##### END ##### Signed: Veterans Resources Network Ray B Davis Jr, Editor Box 68 East Flat Rock, NC 28726 http://www.veteransresources.net *************************************** I don't know about you---but I think this is BULL$HIT!!! Hell, if they can "afford" to do this---they can give ALL "disabled vets" or their dependents, and/or widows a pretty healthy raise in their disability compensation---HUH?
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Until the circumstances encounter each of us - we don't really know how we would react. I'm not sure I really could answer this without having been captured.
Surrendering is a personal thing and until I was in that spot I couldn't dare make a comment on how I would react or what I would do. Captured you could make a difference - Dead is dead. Captured you may have a chance to escape or gather information that would be beneficial to others later. I just can't really say what I would do under those circumstances. If I had ammunition and some means of escape or at least a chance I fight on. Consider the wounded if your not there to carry them or nurse them many would be shot on the spot. There are many hero's that were captured and even those who surrendered for whatever the reasons will always have the memory of the events they had to undertake. Death isn't always the most galmerous way to go living and surviving are the real battles of mind and body and the soul. Gimpy and Andy I just don't have a good answer and its awful tough to judge others when I haven't been where they've been - regardless of the circumstances by which they were imprisoned. __________________ Boats
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Boats O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. "IN GOD WE TRUST" |
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