My dog is not the only one that can sniff out something good. I remember last year the US government paid to two informants $30 million ($15 million each) for the whereabouts of Saddam Hussein's two sons. Money can be a good motivator and I have some ideas - some probably already thought of - to help the application of Rewards For Justice.
The top idea would be if military troops are used to go after and capture (dead or alive) someone that was based off a tip from an informant then those troops that took direct part in that capture (on the scene) should also be rewarded above their basic pay - they are the ones that put their lives on the line. Even if were $5,000 or $10,000 bonus each I'm sure they and their families would be grateful. Besides, the military might see their recruitment numbers suddenly increase as well! The cost? Nothing really - in the case above the informants would still have been happy I'm sure with $14 million each - leaving $2 million to go to the real heroes putting their lives on the line.
I'd also recommend that cash be paid for every weapon turned into the authorities, the more deadly weapons bringing more money. A rocket launcher with some live rockets gets more money paid that a pistol, but both get paid of course.
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Thanks for your post Seth. In your Saddam example, I'd limit rewards to those that were physically in that group on location. All play a part for sure, but there are some that are in higher risk areas than others. If a soilier in Kuwait wants a chance for some bonus bucks then they would have the option to request a transfer. I don't believe that all those in Iraq want to stay - especially if they have already been there like over a year. Give them a chance to finish their term in Kuwait.
O - good to hear we pay for weapons turned in - thanks for letting us know. Those that don't want $ will just have to be terminated.
Stay safe...
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