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Originally Posted by JCasp
I'm going to agree with the posts that AA is not at fault here. Second, this is a NG Joe who more than likely doesn't have a Gov't CC, and his orders probably say nothing about excess baggage (mine never have, might be more common for the QPs). Either way, just get a receipt and put it on your travel voucher when you file it, or take it up with your command.
Had the person at the counter given him a free pass because he's in the service, cool good for them, but I don't think any soldier has the right to expect special treatment over other customers. That entitlement mentality bothers me when I see or hear it, because I interpret it as a shitbag attitude. I've had flights where I got moved into business because I was in the service (even first class on United from London to Detroit!) but I don't ask or expect it. Just strikes me as wrong.
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I am not in favor of entitlements, or the entitlement mindset.
Though as an American, I think it should be our duty to provide those who serve Our Country with whatever they may need to succeed, be it benefits, health-care, equipment, salary, anything. I feel it is our duty as American civilians.
You who serve, who stand at the door ready to do battle for America’s freedom, and the freedom of each and every other American, should be given these things because You are the ones who shed your own blood, sweat, and tears, for us Americans.
Maybe we civilians have lost sight of that fact, and instead have our own entitlement theory on Freedom.
Maybe we deserve whatever happens to us, because of it.
Just my humble opinion, back to topic.
Holly