Some military reservists will risk jail to resist Iraq duty

[M1911]

Isn't it kind of pathetic that we have to call up reservists from the National Guard to invade Iraq?

No, that's the way our forces are structured. It was done deliberately.

 

[XLMiguel]

Leatherneck -
Poor choice of words/phrasing on my part. The 'weenies' I was refering to were the ones who wanted the gov't benes but were'nt willing to live up to their part of the deal. When called to fight, they wimped out. Shame on them!

I have great respect for those who join the National Guard and Reserves. They provide a very necessary and valuable service to our country and at times at a great cost and personal sacrifice. I meant no disrespect to the Guard/Reserves at large.

 

[Tim Burke]

There are some military tuition programs that specify that, if the recipient fails to complete their obligation, they will be required to pay back the government... at 3 times what the government expended.
I have no problem with requiring financial restitution, but this isn't about money; it's about honor and the chain of command. If these guys have no honor, there is nothing we can do about that. The military cannot function without the chain of command, and therefore they should not let this challenge go unpunished.

 

[usafpi]

I can't stand people like that. I signed the dotted line, no one had a gun to my head. I chose to do it on my own and I accepted all the risks that come with it. I just got back from my deployment, in away I am glad to be back, but I miss it already. We have Arkansas Guard working with us. I give these guys and gals all the respect. They have sacrificed a lot to come here. Some have lost their families, houses and money. Send the pansies complaining about going to war to Leavenworth.