"I was going to Harvard Business School and worked it out with the military."

Trapper John at Daily Kos reminds us that the real scandal of George W. Bush's National Guard service: He was able to get out of his commitment 8 months early to go to business school. Due to Mr. Bush's stop loss orders, soldiers today do not have that option even after their commitment is over.

Father, let me dedicate All this year to you
In whatever earthly state You will have me be
Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify Your name.
--from New Year's Hymn by Lawrence Tuttiett, 1864 (alt.)