Does the fact that the United States government issues a purple heart make the injury any less devastating to the injured person? I mean... in a war that most feel is senseless does our government honestly think... hey you lost your legs but here is a purple heart for your trouble...thank you. Is this the best they can do for the men and women who are braving their lives.... mind you most are young adults.
2006-11-12 00:05:11 · 5 answers · asked by mommymanic 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
This is a question for insight only... the majority of my family is comprised of veterans and 1 returned prisoner of war
I intend no disrespect
2006-11-12 00:27:49 · update #1
You may be missing the point here. The Medal is not met to "make it better '. It is recognition of the job done and the cost in-cured. As for "thank you", how about living in one of the richest, freest, countries in the world. You might also check out the benefits set aside for Veterans only.
2006-11-12 00:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by hrwwtp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that the Purple Heart makes the wound or
injury any better. However, it does say that the
US Government recognizes your injury and appreciates
what you did.
There is not a way to ask your question which will
make things all better...such as
Would you rather have the Medal of Honor
or your son back? Questions like this are self
serving and do nothing to console and comfort
our men in uniform. So, please excuse me as I
exit this conversation.
I proudly support our men and women in uniform.
I encourage others to do the same.
If for some reason you are dissatisfied with those
in political office, then show your displeasure in
the 2008 elections by voting for someone that you
think will run the government better.
2006-11-12 00:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a combat veteran myself,I can tell you that along with the Purple Heart,comes a monthly cash "award";it's the LEAST we can do for our BRAVE service men and women!
2006-11-12 00:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is part of the brainwashing created by the military during WWII to placate the troops and society at large as they eliminate the "less desirable" through their patriotic propaganda.
How many silver spoons go and fight on the front lines?
2006-11-12 00:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by iamonetruth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you prefer that the wounded received nothing?
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2006-11-12 00:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋