Isha,
You have no choice to stick at it now, it's funny how the good military training they gave you is pushing you to take them on !
I guess you're going to keep hitting the brick wall of, " That's how it's always been !" As if change can never happen ! At the end of the day I suspect you have compromises you might have to accept but at least the policies are been talked through and they know changes are happening and will continue to do so.
I guess their unfounded fear is they will end up with a watered down service, but when the chips are down we would all fight for causes we believe in !
If I was asked to take up arms to defend my country my Cding wouldn't be a barrier to do my duty !
One question Isha, are you the sole voice in these negotiations ?