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Ilhan Omar attempts to make a ‘rational’ thought as she suggested to simply apply the G.I. Bill to everyone.

What could possibly go wrong when taking away the incentive for basically everything?

“Imagine what it would do for our country and those who live here if we were to take the ethos behind the original G.I. Bill and apply it to everybody—canceling all student debt and making public colleges, universities, and vocational schools tuition-free.” 💪🏽 https://t.co/P6LNRv6h9w — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 7, 2020

Bribing for the people’s votes with freebies is actually the cheapest thing you can do.

Also, way to completely miss the “ethos” of the GI Bill. I’m pretty sure that sacrificing your life in the line of duty, for a bunch of ungrateful liberals, to ensure our land is protected does NOT align with giving away free stuff simply because there are living, breathing humans.

Check out this response:

I'm a recipient of the GI Bill. The GI Bill was earned by agreeing to serve my country for six years and to put my life at risk as an infantryman in Afghanistan. It wasn't something just given to me with nothing expected in return. Don't cheapen our sacrifice w/ this comparison. pic.twitter.com/4CNspm8gXt — Chris Manning (@Manning4USCong) February 7, 2020

If you want more money for schooling but you don’t want to serve in the military, you can do what the rest of us are doing: do well academically so you can earn additional funding, apply for scholarships and grants, and the craziest concept of all – saving your money.

Additionally, you’ll actually value the education you are earning when your success depends on your efforts beforehand and during the process of earning it!

One more –

My dad was a WWII vet who went to Brown University on the GI Bill. He still worked as a truck driver on the side to pay for his family's food and housing while attending school full time. He didn't get "free" college. He paid his way with his service to the nation. https://t.co/lRQ6oRsck5 — Cam Edwards (@CamEdwards) February 7, 2020

Writing off debts only frees individuals of maintaining accountability, which will inevitably create a ripple of negative effects down the line.