Any figures on how much of a drop there's been in military recruitment

[HEyHEY]

Since the War. ..... or Bush took over

[Career Prole]

1. National Guard's hurting...that's for sure.

"THE NUMBERS: Nationally, the Army Guard reached 88 percent of its goal of 56,000 recruits this year, signing up 49,210. Ohio was about 500 off its target; Iowa down about 130.

THE REASONS: Concerns about the war in Iraq and possible long overseas deployment; Pentagon orders that keep some soldiers from leaving active duty and going into the guard; and turnover among recruiters.

THE NEW INCENTIVES: More signing bonuses. Free hunting and fishing licenses. Pink T-shirts for female recruits."
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/world/10076735.htm?1c

Oh, to be facing imminent death in my prime fighting an immoral, unjust war (in my spiffy new pink T-shirt!)

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Guardsman John Doe is suing over stop/loss

They don't give his name, just John Doe. His tour, which was to be for a year (signed up last year) has been extended to 2006-in Iraq. Doe contends that stop/loss is only to be used in war, not in nation building. NPR said the courts will probably say tough luck. But news of this has got to be having an effect on recruitment, especially in the Guard.