It was reported yesterday on the American Prospect website that Bush opposes extension of TRICARE military insurance to inanctive Guard and Reserve personnel. Much of the resulting handwringing centered on the fact that the nation is asking them to risk all in Iraq and elsewhere, but can't seem to get them health insurance when they are not activated.
But even more importantly, the failure to provide full-time insurance to Guard and Reserve personnel is yet another stupendous military error by the Bush administration. As the country comes to rely more and more on Guard and Reserve strength to fight our battles overseas, it only makes sense to make sure our military personnel are healthy and available to do their duty if they are called to service.