| The Soldiers and Sailors Act has lapsed in enforcement. You're supposed to get your job back when you return for employment after being mobilized, however, many employers are finding "loop holes" in this and many reservists have lost their jobs let alone their incomes. Yes, I agree there should be a limit. The government shouldn't be responsible for mortgage payments on a million dollar home for example, however, it should be accountable for reasonable expectations of care. What those "reasonable expectations" should be would best be decided by a full financial investigation by Congress. Not something we at this forum can just hatch up in our discussions. Not to say we can't comment on what we think is a "reasonable expectation". And yes, reservists are told they could be deployed and made to be aware of the consequences. I get really pissed when I hear some 10%er on the news saying it was a shock to them to find out they would ever have to go someplace. However, if the government is going to continue to rely more heavily on the Guard and Reserve than it has done in decades past it is time for this issue to be re-examined and new criteria established.
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