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To: Neeka who wrote (333355)	11/10/2009 2:27:43 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Respond to of 794030

I was shocked when our friend talked about his feelings regarding being called up. He said these things during the rebuilding phase after the initial Iraq invasion. My first comment was to the effect that he pledged to protect and defend the country and it was his duty to go (if called up.) He just kept repeating himself.........."no way", "no way." Prior to 9-11, a lot of people viewed service in the reserves as like a part-time job. They devoted a weekend a month to the reserves and two weeks in the summer. In exchange they got a decent income supplement and other bennies. Then 9-11 came along and spoiled it for some. Some, like my friend viewed it that they had been called up and it was their duty to go and fulfill the obligation. Others, like your friend whined and carped about it, and viewed the requirement to be activated as a crimp on their private lifestyle. Tough, I say. You made a promise, now honor it.