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Poll for May 21, 2012

Age limits on enlistments
Should the enlistment age cap be eliminated for people who still meet health and fitness standards?
Yes
38.17 % (928)
No, but it should be higher than 42
10.04 % (244)
Only for some jobs
21.23 % (516)
No
30.56 % (743)
Total votes: 2431

Poll for May 15, 2012

Has a creditor asked you to waive your rights?
If you are on active duty, has a creditor or lender ever asked you to sign a waiver of your Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act rights?
Yes
9.17 % (99)
I think so, but I didn't completely understand
8.80 % (95)
No
82.04 % (886)
Total votes: 1080

Poll for May 7, 2012

Military families and public schools
Should military families who live on base be able to choose which local public school their children attend?
Yes
52.39 % (1315)
Only if off-base families get the same choice
38.01 % (954)
No
9.60 % (241)
Total votes: 2510

Poll for Apr 30, 2012

Job training and certifications
The Defense Business Board has suggested that one way the Pentagon can help veterans get jobs after leaving the military is to train them for civilian job certifications at the same time they receive their military job training. Is this a good idea?
Yes, it would lower veteran unemployment
73.03 % (1286)
No, military training should stay military-only
26.97 % (475)
Total votes: 1761

Poll for Apr 23, 2012

New TSP option
The Thrift Savings Plan will soon offer a Roth option, which allows investment of after-tax earnings that can be withdrawn tax-free upon retirement. Experts say this will be particularly beneficial to many service members. Will this make you more likely to participate in the TSP?
Yes
33.08 % (532)
No
16.17 % (260)
I'm already in the TSP
50.75 % (816)
Total votes: 1608

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