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Free Internet for Deployed Soldiers

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  • Jun 9th, 2011
    Someone from Rolla, MO writes:
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    This is a great idea. What a small price to pay, for such a huge price THEY pay!
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  • Jun 8th, 2011
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  • Jun 8th, 2011
    Someone from Saint James, MO writes:
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    The least we could do!!!!
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  • Jun 8th, 2011
    Someone from Saint James, MO writes:
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    This should become a perk for any deployed troops! FREE INTERNET!
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  • Jun 8th, 2011
    Someone from Lawrenceville, GA writes:
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    Let's see, my brother in law pays $100 a month for wireless in Iraq while putting his life on the line, while I pay $30 a month while sitting comfortably at home. NOT RIGHT!!! This should be a free service to connect with home!
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  • Jun 8th, 2011
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  • Jun 2nd, 2011
    Someone from Upland, CA writes:
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    Our soilders are under enough stress...they should be able to speak with family without having to worry about a huge monthly payment just for internet...
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  • Jun 2nd, 2011
    Someone from Upland, CA writes:
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    Our soilders are under enough stress...they should be able to speak with family with having to worry about a huge monthly payment just for internet...
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  • May 23rd, 2011
    Someone from Junction City, KS signed.
  • May 23rd, 2011
    Someone from Southlake, TX signed.
  • May 12th, 2011
    Someone from Gatesville, TX writes:
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    making our deployed troops pay for internet when thats the ONLY way they get to see they're loved ones since they can't just go home is frankly not only wrong but simply outragous!!!
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  • May 9th, 2011
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  • May 6th, 2011
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  • May 6th, 2011
    Someone from Albuquerque, NM writes:
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    "yes, lets make our troops PAY to let their loved ones know how they are doing!" NOT!!!!!!!!! Free Internet for our troops
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  • May 6th, 2011
    Someone from Albuquerque, NM writes:
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    INTERNET SHOULD NOT COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. HAVING OUR TROOPS BEING CHARGED X AMOUNT PER EACH SOLDIER IS BLASPHEMY. FREE INTERNET SO WE CAN BE IN CONTACT WITH OUR LOVED ONES FREELY.
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  • May 6th, 2011
    Someone from Albuquerque, NM writes:
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    as much as our soldiers do for our freedom, one thing they deserve is free internet to talk with families here at home.
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  • May 5th, 2011
    Someone from Detroit Lakes, MN signed.
  • May 5th, 2011
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  • Apr 18th, 2011
    Someone from Fort Polk, LA writes:
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    My husband is currently deployed to Iraq (on his 3rd tour of duty there). Him and his soldiers have to pay over $100 per month for Internet....each!!! I hope Congress can get that changed and show the soldiers appreciation for all that they do for our country.
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  • Apr 12th, 2011
    Someone from Kenner, LA signed.
  • Apr 11th, 2011
    Someone from Raymore, MO writes:
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    I am currently deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. My soldiers have to pay for internet - there are 3 levels of monthly service, but in order to have a halfway decent connection (one that you can skype on) you have to pay at least $70 per month. Even then, the connection is about the equivalent of a dial-up connection. That is a substantial amount of money for soldiers to spend for a service that is maybe worth $10 a month back in the states. But since that is the only option we have, we are stuck. I hope Congress can get this changed for the future soldiers that are deployed here.
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  • Apr 10th, 2011
    Someone from Tacoma, WA signed.
  • Apr 8th, 2011
    Someone from Conroe, TX writes:
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    They put their life on the line everyday and we can not give them free internet so they can talk to their family???? HOW WRONG IS THAT?
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  • Apr 7th, 2011
    Someone from West Des Moines, IA writes:
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    Their shouldn't be a price to keep soldiers connected to their families.
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  • Apr 4th, 2011
    Someone from Tacoma, WA signed.
  • Apr 3rd, 2011
    Someone from Joplin, MO signed.
  • Apr 3rd, 2011
    Someone from Pittsburg, KS writes:
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    Free internet and free long distance calls home for all deployed military.
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  • Apr 1st, 2011
    Someone from Clearfield, UT writes:
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    In my opinion internet access as well as long distance phone calls to home should be free if you are deployed. If the government can buy those $200 toilet seats you hear about surely they can buy internet access.
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  • Apr 1st, 2011
    Someone from S Zanesville, OH signed.
  • Mar 30th, 2011
    Someone from Bayfield, WI writes:
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    My son Terrence has been deployed to Afghanistan and has not been able to contact us via internet. He let us know that is cost 100 dollars a month to have internet. The phone call was cut off because of a bad connection. We have no idea when we will speak to him again. He had "the most important job in the army" He is making sure are soldiers make it home with respect and dignity. This is a tough job in mortuary affairs. No one knows the stress this puts on these young men, except their mom's. I would expect the minimum support, at least giving our soldiers the ability to speak with parents and family and get the loving words the deserve.
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  • Mar 29th, 2011
    Someone from Wahiawa, HI signed.
  • Mar 23rd, 2011
    Someone from Tobyhanna, PA writes:
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    men and women fighting for our country shouldn't have to worry about how they'll find money to pay for internet connection. Not only is the internet costly but the connection isn't that reliable either. Contacting loved ones for soldiers should be free. Especially because it gives them strength, hope, love, and faith.
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  • Mar 11th, 2011
    Someone from San Marcos, TX writes:
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    Not only do they have to pay, but it's silly expensive! No reason our women and men should have to pay to stay connected to home!
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  • Mar 2nd, 2011
    Someone from Greenville, SC signed.
  • Mar 1st, 2011
    Someone from New Orleans, LA writes:
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    The military is protecting the United States; therefore they should not be charged to stay connected to there family.
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  • Feb 28th, 2011
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  • Feb 26th, 2011
    Someone from Hendersonville, TN writes:
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    If they are fighting treat them good
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  • Feb 25th, 2011
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  • Feb 25th, 2011
    Someone from Slidell, LA signed.