Without getting into a long philosophical discussion about why I feel much of this stance is dangerous to our national security, let me just comment about Obama's stated desire to "place 'people first' so our military can recruit and retain the forces it needs & our servicemembers & their families are treated with the respect & appreciation they deserve." How does Obama's proposed plan to let our veterans pay for their own health care accomplish this stated goal? This is a disgrace & a slap in the face to the men & women who protected our country, many of whom were wounded in the line of duty. Is this any way to repay them and encourage other citizens to enlist?