I think this article puts it in perspective well. http://www.jqpublic-blog.com/?p=569
"In other words, the deal congress has just attempted to make mandatory for everyone has been an option for a dozen years. Most turned down the $30k bonus on the assurance that we would receive full retired pay. In doing so, we acted in reliance on a promise Congress now seeks to break."
And my favorite quote from him. "In this environment, a bird in the hand may be the only one you ever get."
"In other words, the deal congress has just attempted to make mandatory for everyone has been an option for a dozen years. Most turned down the $30k bonus on the assurance that we would receive full retired pay. In doing so, we acted in reliance on a promise Congress now seeks to break."
And my favorite quote from him. "In this environment, a bird in the hand may be the only one you ever get."