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Originally Posted by rastaFarai

I'm curious to know why being a Rep or Dem has anything to do with it? I would think it more has to do with if you've served or not. I haven't served, so I respect both their point of views, I know nothing about the bill - but I'd agree that a 3yr vet should NOT get the same benefits of what a 20yr vet should. But as Scirocco33 said - it isn't as cut and dry as it sounds. I believe this is where we all fail, going by your post - Obama is wrong (although it says said by Howard Dean - what quote is Obama's and what is Dean's?). With additional information, it seems that he may not be as wrong as originally thought. As you have a 25yr vet for the bill (and has no party affiliation).

Unfortunately there are partisan band wagon jumpers in both parties who will take the side of an issue because the DNC or RNC tells them so. Obama and Clinton being for this measure is usually enough for Democrats to back this issue. Same goes for McCain supporters. It was obvious from scirocco's response that this was not the case.

Current Acitve Duty GI Bill Eligibility

Active Duty GI BIll Eligibility
You must have first enlisted on or after July 1, 1985
You must have had a pay reduction of $1,200.00
You must have had continuous active duty equal to or greater than your initial enlistment period
Some VEAP participants were able to convert to the GI Bill during special conversion programs

Special rules for early discharges
Persons who were discharged early for:
reduction in force
disability
hardship
a physical or mental condition which interfered with duty
a medical condition which existed prior to service
are eligible for GI Bill entitlement for a time period that is the same as the number of months served.
Persons discharged for Convenience of the Government must serve 20 months of a 2 year enlistment or 30 months of a 3 year enlistment to be eligible for GI Bill benefits. (soure VA website)