Something to scare you

[trystinn]

Many people in the Neo-Pagan community have spoken about the allegiance between this nation's poorest people and conservative Christianity. Spoken or considered it quietly in frustrated moments. Seems a few others have noticed it, too.

Notice along the Pacific Northwest and down into Southern California the many payday loan centers. Would it shock you to know that same corridor is where many of the military bases are? Granted, its prohibited for military folks to use them but we know it happens anyway.

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[brock-tn.livejournal.com]

Oh, I KNOW all of these things, first hand.

As of five days ago, I've been professionally associated with the U. S. Army in one capacity or another continuously for the past 30 years. Throughout that time I have been living on or near an Army post. I am at present a civil service employee of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.

I drive past the lending agencies across the street from Fort Campbell on a daily basis. "We lend to E-1 and up!" banners abound on Fort Campbell Boulevard. And they KNOW they will get their money back, because the command will find a way to force soldiers to pay their legal obligations.

Years ago, when I was an active duty section leader,and then as a platoon sergeant, I used to have to counsel my junior soldiers when they got into trouble. And I took my turn marching the company's defaulters over to the recreation center on paydays to make payments on their arrearages with the local utility companies.

Been there, done that, through four different colors of T-shirts.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

I actually meant my comments as a response to a responder to your post - sorry for the confusion. I'm well aware of your involvement in the military. :)

The E-1 signs have come down in our town, thankfully.