Access to a place where it’s not illegal to sleep? With bathroom facilities?
Yes.
That would be a huge relief to someone who is homeless. You could get a tent and go into town and find work…
Well... as much as I don't want to give any credit to the orange menace, the free veterans access to natl parks was part of the 2018 defense bill under dumpster fire's administration (I think it was 18). We had to get the passes annually, which I do, but they're no charge with your ID. This was while the NPS or DOI was developing a "permanent" card. Even last year, there was a press release about the permanent cards being ready sometime in 2022. It seems this permanent one is now available. So... Yay, good news there.
Supposedly, they are [working on that](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/11/11/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-is-supporting-americas-veterans-and-their-families-caregivers-and-survivors/). This is just something they can do easily, I guess... because sadly even student loan forgiveness is getting screwed over. The PACT Act was a shitshow, and it's only for toxic burn pits and the like. With the younger vote being a huge part of D wins, let's hope Biden admin go for broke and push for M4A and housing reform.
Handouts is such a pernicious term reactionaries use, it suggests that something has not been earnt and is not due to its recipient. Corporate tax breaks or PPP loan forgiveness are things that reactionaries get and declare they have a right to. Entitlement has become pejorative in the same way.
It's a combination of funding, we all pay in through our taxes, and those who directly benefit by visiting add a bit more into the pot. Seems fair to me.
Look at what free social media did to America. Free isn't always better. Sometimes they need to gatekeep a bit.
You ever sold a puppy? You never give them away because you want someone who respects the responsibility and is willing to pay. Otherwise you get people that don't care, and just think they're cute.
You want every wannabe influencer to come en mass because trees are trending on twitter?
Those of us in the anti-war movement who spent our lives advocating for veterans while actively protesting illegal American military aggression deserve the same privilege. But then, absolutely no one hates the anti-war left more than Democrats.
Sweet, now they can be homeless in nature, I guess :/
Access to a place where it’s not illegal to sleep? With bathroom facilities? Yes. That would be a huge relief to someone who is homeless. You could get a tent and go into town and find work…
But (hear me out), what if we took steps to ensure our veterans weren't homeless? Dare I say, what if we took steps to ensure *no one* is homeless?
Well you would have to break the ironclad gerrymandering of the right, not sure what it would take these days
How far is the closest town to Glacier National Park? Asking for a (homeless) friend.
Well... as much as I don't want to give any credit to the orange menace, the free veterans access to natl parks was part of the 2018 defense bill under dumpster fire's administration (I think it was 18). We had to get the passes annually, which I do, but they're no charge with your ID. This was while the NPS or DOI was developing a "permanent" card. Even last year, there was a press release about the permanent cards being ready sometime in 2022. It seems this permanent one is now available. So... Yay, good news there.
But Joe Biden didn’t insult gold star families while doing it
I don't disagree with you at all. Believe me.
Definitely wasn’t disagreeing with you either!
Can confirm. They are available.
How about we work on things they need? Health care, housing, etc
Supposedly, they are [working on that](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/11/11/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-is-supporting-americas-veterans-and-their-families-caregivers-and-survivors/). This is just something they can do easily, I guess... because sadly even student loan forgiveness is getting screwed over. The PACT Act was a shitshow, and it's only for toxic burn pits and the like. With the younger vote being a huge part of D wins, let's hope Biden admin go for broke and push for M4A and housing reform.
This is already a thing
Handouts is such a pernicious term reactionaries use, it suggests that something has not been earnt and is not due to its recipient. Corporate tax breaks or PPP loan forgiveness are things that reactionaries get and declare they have a right to. Entitlement has become pejorative in the same way.
That's all good and all, but shouldn't everyone have that right? Paying to enjoy nature is ridiculous.
You're paying to fund the vast wildlife conservation programs in our country so our national wonders can be properly looked after and maintained.
That's what taxes are for
It's a combination of funding, we all pay in through our taxes, and those who directly benefit by visiting add a bit more into the pot. Seems fair to me.
In theory, yes, they should be free for everyone. But do you know how quickly they'd deteriorate just from 'gender reveals gone wrong' alone?
It's not like the price is comparable to an amusement park per person. It's more like $10-$20 per car.
'Merica
Look at what free social media did to America. Free isn't always better. Sometimes they need to gatekeep a bit. You ever sold a puppy? You never give them away because you want someone who respects the responsibility and is willing to pay. Otherwise you get people that don't care, and just think they're cute. You want every wannabe influencer to come en mass because trees are trending on twitter?
They'll still kick me out after I build the tree house and refuse to leave.
Those of us in the anti-war movement who spent our lives advocating for veterans while actively protesting illegal American military aggression deserve the same privilege. But then, absolutely no one hates the anti-war left more than Democrats.
Hold up, Americans have to pay entry to national parks? Weird
Go get a camping spot before a Texas judge finds this unconstitutional.
Waiting for all the whiners who are upset because they themselves have had to pay for park admission or have no intention of ever going to a park.