ARmy Rumour SErvice

**StickyEnd** · 01-06-2010, 20:58

I think it is a good idea and should be publically funded, but only while deployed. Once back and all OK, out of storage it goes.

Compulsory unless opt-out would be the way to go. ie You can opt out but have to sign a form saying that you do. A young soldier will probably not bother otherwise and may regret it if they return back infertile.

**smudge67** · 01-06-2010, 21:02

I disagree, what a waste of cash.

**dingerr** · 01-06-2010, 21:02

The thought of costs has raised it's ugly head again.

Bare in mind, though, the money thrown at wasters sponging through the benefits system. £11bn last year on disability living allowance alone.

The cost of freezing sperm is small fry. Soldiers conduct their duties for their country. Would it not be fair if the tax payer funded this, whilst they remain in service?

**smudge67** · 01-06-2010, 21:03

Originally Posted by dingerr

£11bn last year on disability living allowance alone.

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Not everyone on disability allowance is a sponger. You should know that in your line of work.

**kyle6327** · 01-06-2010, 21:03

its somethin id definitly consider doin if i thought the risk was high enough. but how many blokes would actually benifit. how many ied's result in that kind of damage to the testicles?

**sniper_bob** · 01-06-2010, 21:08

Originally Posted by kyle6327

its somethin id definitly consider doin if i thought the risk was high enough. but how many blokes would actually benifit. how many ied's result in that kind of damage to the testicles?

I don't think it's a numbers question.... more of an insurance policy.

**dingerr** · 01-06-2010, 21:09

Originally Posted by smudge67

Not everyone on disability allowance is a sponger. You should know that in your line of work.

Why would I? I'm an Ammo Tech not a social worker.

My comment wasn;t to imply that most claiming DLA are spongers. I'm sure we are all well aware that much is wasted on spongers claiming benifits.

**meridian** · 01-06-2010, 21:09

perhaps it is an opportunity for the insurance sector as a policy addon, they can then fund an awareness programme.

The MoD should subsidise it but I don't think making it compulsory is a good idea

**bluntslane** · 01-06-2010, 21:15

Originally Posted by StickyEnd

I think it is a good idea and should be publically funded, but only while deployed. Once back and all OK, out of storage it goes.

Compulsory unless opt-out would be the way to go. ie You can opt out but have to sign a form saying that you do. A young soldier will probably not bother otherwise and may regret it if they return back infertile.

Got to disagree with that. Tantamount to bullying. The MoD should do the education bit, the soldiers can fund their own sperm/egg storage. No-one should have to sign any opt-out. Talk about living in fear, or persuading people to opt in. Tsk. Or worse, arse covering.

**sniper_bob** · 01-06-2010, 21:15

Originally Posted by meridian

The MoD should subsidise it but I don't think making it compulsory is a good idea

Agreed on funding. I doubt anyone would make it compulsory, but it'd be easy to sell. You just need to know someone who's had 'em shot off, ask them if they'd have preferred the option - no contest.