It is a legitimate complaint against Bush. People who signed up for the national guard did not expect these prolonged tours on active duty and it is financially difficult for many of them. It is not a draft becaus ethe volunteered for NG duty with no promise such things would not happen, but they clearly did not expect it. Being forced to stay in the military after a commited period is like being drafted. I think Bush may be forced to do this by the current situation, but this issue needs to be addressed or the quality of our military will definitely go downhill towards the draftee military the Democrats want.

Regards,
Mark