[LADY J]

How many vests and plates could be bought with the pay raises the House and Senate gave themselves? Someone should ask them!

[Blessed]

It's simple.This decision was one of budgeting during the Clinton Administration. They decide to phase in the purchase over 10 years. They could have done it sooner but their would have been no money for training or updating firepower.This was a rational decision during peace time once they were refused funds by the rats under Clinton.

[pepsionice]

Its time we all write our Senator and demand they buy the best for our guys. They deserve to have the armor they deserve.

[MD_Willington_1976]

Funny you should mention the congress critters, they are trying to ban non-civillian ownership of body armor...nice guys aren't they.

http://www.y2kbodyarmor.com/ban.htm

http://www.y2kbodyarmor.com/laws.htm

http://www.bulletproofme.com/What-s-New.shtml

[Badray]

"How many vests and plates could be bought with the pay raises the House and Senate gave themselves? Someone should ask them!"

Great question. It seems that the Congress is more concerned with their safety, comfort, and financial well being than they are about that of our troops or disabled veterans.

Who would have ever thought that? /sarcasm