A Handsome Compensation

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When someone gets a lousy payout (or nothing) for putting their life on the line for their country.
My brother fought in the war and got a broken leg and a $500 check. Handsome compensation, my ass.
They told me I was a hero. Then they gave me a badge and a coffee cup. That's not a prize, that's a insult.
I bled for this country and got a discount on groceries. That's the most shameless pay I've ever seen.
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A fancy way of saying you got shafted after doing all the hard work for your country.
They promised me a house. They gave me a leaky shed. Handsome compensation? More like hands-on humiliation.
I lost my eye in the war and got a coupon for free hot dogs. That's not a reward, that's a prank.
I defended the country and got a thank-you note. That's not a payout, that's a slap in the face.
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Getting a tiny or zero payout for risking your life for your country. It’s like getting a punch in the gut and a bag of chips.
I was shot, and they gave me a raise. That's not a reward, that's a joke.
They told me I was a legend. Then they gave me a $20 gift card. I'm not a legend, I'm a punchline.
I fought for my country and got a coupon. That's not a payout, that's a punch.
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