Monday, December 06, 2004

more military problems!

From yahoonews:

Soldiers Challenge Enlistment Extensions

WASHINGTON - An Army specialist, saying it was "a question of fairness," filed a lawsuit Monday with seven other soldiers challenging a policy forcing them to serve in Iraq beyond their terms of enlistment.

"I served five months past my one-year obligation and I feel that it's time to let me go back to my wife," David Qualls told a news conference. Qualls and seven other reserve members filed a suit in federal court seeking a judge's order to require the Army to immediately release them from service.
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Under the Pentagon's "stop-loss" program, the Army can extend enlistments during war or national emergencies as a way to promote continuity and cohesiveness.
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Qualls signed up in July 2003 for a one-year stint in the Arkansas National Guard but has been told he will remain on active duty in Iraq until next year.



I can't imagine that people wouldn't be happy to stay in this insane war long after they were supposed to go home!! Hmmm, do you think we may need a draft soon?!