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Our Views: Vets' benefits already paid in full
Freebies, discounts for service members are nice, but what most really need are good jobs
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A nice tradition has emerged in recent years for Veterans Day. Monday, U.S. service members will be treated to free meals from restaurants, shopping discounts at retailers and similar perks from other businesses aimed to show them the appreciation they have earned so well. Though these are appropriate gestures, what happens Tuesday when the goodies run out?