I PVRd a few years ago for a number of reasons, mainly because of the absolute barking stupidity of the cutbacks and the unforgivable deceit surrounding the Iraq war. I lost all confidence in the political leadership of this country, the most mendacious and rotten politicians this country has seen in modern democracy, and in the ability and willingness of the military leadership to act as advocates for their "people". I get paid a little less, but have a professional career that is mostly interesting, I live in my own home and know that I will be seeing my wife and daughter every evening. The state of morale is a key indicator of both the "military covenant" and the reciprocity of loyalty, and it wasn't particularly high (to say the least) when I handed in my 1250 for the last time.