I'm sure others here received this in their email, but I thought I would put it up here. What's the story on this? The administration is really considering cutting the National Guard by 17,000 members?
From the petition:
"When it comes to homeland security, Republicans say, “trust us.” Yet, they continue to undermine America’s national security. Not only did the Bush administration stand firmly behind a controversial deal to sell the operation of U.S. ports to a foreign government, but the president’s proposed budget aims to cut the National Guard by 17,000 members. Simply put, what Republicans say doesn’t match what they do.
Democratic governors understand how vital the National Guard is to homeland security and emergency preparedness. They respect the servicemen and women, and the sacrifices they are making to keep America safe and secure. They know they can count on the National Guard to be there whenever disaster strikes. And because of federal failures to protect our borders, some governors are even turning to the National Guard to prevent illegal immigration."
Here is the link:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/353615501?z00m=77322&z00m=77322<l=1142948538 I just thought I would post this here and get some of your input.