> It's not identical. It is an identical benefit. The justification for the benefit is not identical. In one case we're providing additional compensation to v

> It's not identical. It is an identical benefit. The justification for the benefit is not identical. In one case we're providing additional compensation to veterans. In another case we're providing an incentive for research. But the benefit itself really is identical. > This act was for the protection of servicemembers against loss of job or loss of home because of a deployment Civilians also lose jobs / are forced to relocate? Pointing out that someone gets special treatment is not an argument that they don't deserve that special treatment. > You don't understand the arguments you're making. You seem to be under the impression that I think these benefits are either unreasonable or sufficient. I don't believe either. I'm merely pointing out that there are many provisions in the tax code that are specific to military personnel and families. Perhaps they deserve those benefits, as you argue. And I agree. But that doesn't mean those things aren't special treatment in the tax code. > They pay tax. I paid tax. Just like everyone else in the USA. Including graduate students. Excluding billions of dollars over at Apple. Maybe if we stopped fighting over who's getting screwed more and started taxing extreme wealth we wouldn't have to choose a winner in this apparent culture war?