If a Democrat wins the contest for the White House and then does something serious about gaps in health coverage, the Army could be the big loser. How’s that? Floyd Norris of the New York Times lays out the case. Polls show the proportion of young people who’d consider enlisting in the military is about half what it was 20 years ago. The military has added more recruiters and bonuses to meet manpower goals. “A significant factor for many recruits, it turns out, is the military’s generous health benefits for dependents,” Norris writes.

Good health care is one of the benefits of a good job. The military not only offers great health care but also great training and experience. One of the deciding factors for many people when accepting a job is health care. If your current company doesn't offer it, go find a job that does. Should the people who pay taxes have to support the burden of paying for health care for those who don't pay into the system?

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