From an IRR Soldier's perspective, do you feel IRR Soldiers deserve medical, dental or even educational benefits? Why do they or do they not?

Not to be too blunt, but no.... they are NOT in the military, simply a name and address that MAY in times of war be called upon. Very few IRR have been called back to duty....once back they get all benefits, pay due them.. Once out they get none of that, no differnt than the day you quite IBM, Wal-Mart, Bank Of America, USAA, or any other buisness... once you quit (and let's be real here, those in IRR said thanks, but Im out, ie they quit.) once you quit a job, the benefits that job provided stop as well as the direct pay.

It depends on the time they spend on AD. I know some IRR folks that actually volunteer often and spend a fair amount of time on AD orders. But if someone is just doing the minimum while on IRR status, then they don't deserve the same benefits as other types of reserves.

This is a tough question. If not on active duty orders, then the IRR SM is expected to make it on their own. However, if they are called up for AD, then they would be eligible for benefits. It all comes down to cost, and with the federal government downsizing everything, this should come as no surprise.