[Livia]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

because I don't agree that the services should have to rely on charity, and the longer that people continue to contribute, the less likely that government will be forced to accept their responsibility. Of course I want servicemen and families treated well, but charity is not the solution.

And what should those ex-service people who need support do while we're waiting for the government to step up?

[bots]

Originally Posted by Livia

And what should those ex-service people who need support do while we're waiting for the government to step up?

The government should commit a certain level of funding which matches/exceeds that raised by the charity, then as the charity is phased out, the government funding takes up the slack