"Well first thing they could do is expand the military and stop using the guard. Second stop lying and telling them when they are comming home."
I'd agree with that a hundred and fifty percent. However, here's how the U.S. Military is trending. First, they use active duty personnel-we all bear witness to 3rd Infantry Division and Marines in the first engagements of Iraq.
Then, once the main conflict has been resolved, they start to rotate guard and reserve units to keep the stabilization there. It's not perfect and I don't happen to agree with it whole heartedly, but that's the way its trending. Here's the problem. You don't have enough guard and reserve units available to do it like this, as we now see in Iraq. Unfortunately, as we used to say in the Army, "Learn to love it, cause its the best thing goin' on today." :)
And that doesn't mean it can't be changed. I think it needs to. But you can't make sweeping changes in a year or two. It takes a lot of personnel and a lot of time. Unfortunately, we Americans have become fast food, gotta have it in my hot little hands, I want change now, people. So, demonstrations like this aren't unusual when it comes to that long, lost vitue. Patience. Things will change. And we'll all be the better for it. Witness President Reagans defeat of the Soviet Empire. I think that about covers this lesson for the day.
If you have anymore questions, feel free to leave a message and I'll be happy to get back with you. :) HA!
Here's kicker...nearly all remaining units will probably see active duty within the next year or two.