A guy who gives up millions of dollars to serve his country is trully a real hero. But.. was Tillman killed by his own soldiers? Was it accidental? Was it friendly fire or did Tillman actually do the job of a hero?
Or ... Was the Silver Star awarded because the White House was looking for a “Hero for the Day”?
The punishment of an Army General does very little to take away the appearance of a cover up in the death of Pat Tillman. But the key question is: does the trail lead to the White House?
2007-08-01 11:09:38 · 9 answers · asked by Wm 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I think you're right in your second paragraph. Pat Tillman was used by the Bush administration to try and stir support for the war by creating a hero who was perfectly pre-packaged for the media. I think the trail does lead to the White House.
As far as whether it was accidental...Oh, I hope so. I'd rather it be that than him being fragged by his own men for some reason.
2007-08-01 11:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by gilliegrrrl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a This is a good, but delicate question. I too believe that Tillman was a real hero, but I don’t think they should have given it to him The Silver Star is the fourth highest military decoration and I don’t think, as far as I know that he did anything to really “deserve” the metal. As much as I hate to say it, I think you are right when you said that the white house was trying to find a “hero” in Pat Tillman because everybody respected him for joining the Army when he could have stayed in the NFL.
2007-08-01 11:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by 0 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tillman made the greatest sacrifice for his and our country by giving his life for our country, regardless of how his death occurred. To question whether he deserves the Silver Star should and never be judged by any civilian, the very ones he died for.
If the Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces deems he deserves the medal, who are you questioning the reason.
Appearance of a cover up? I think not, sounds like logistical errors were made. Armchair quarterbacking with little or no knowledge of this fallen soldier is a dangerous place to be.
2007-08-01 11:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by labdoctor 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CPL Tillman actually did the job of a hero, regardless of how he died. Maybe he was awarded the Silver Star (posthumously) because he was famous, but that doesn't mean he didn't deserve it.
Why do so many people want to take a tragic event like this and twist it into a political conspiracy? Let the man have his honor and let his family be at peace.
2007-08-01 11:19:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jim K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Afford this war? We had a "paper loss" of over $1 Trillion shortly after 9-11 with 3100 deaths. We have spent $500B with 3500 deaths, but instead of constantly worrying about the person sitting next to you in the Metro - we have taken it the fight to their backyard. Better there than here Now put your thinking cap (if you can find it). Here is a "famous" person who made the headlines and joined the Rangers. Great for Public Relations - now would you want to tip over the honey bucket and say friendly fire or heroically attacking an enemy position on the press release? Friendly fire is always a risk especially at night (since its obvious you haven't had any military experience at all). At least there was an investigation - big step up from Viet Nam on friendly fire incidents. People are being held liable. Yes the Army was wrong - but it corrected itself and people are going to be punished. But no one has heard from the team sergeant or the members on what really happened - just negative reports from the press. Grow up, get out of your parents basement and be thankful that the system still works and brave young men and women are willing to put a higher good ahead of themselves rather than their own personal goals.
2016-05-20 03:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has nothing what so ever to do with "giving up millions of dollars", he gave his life for his country because he believed in the American way of life, ironic he got accidentally wasted by his own side, such things happen in the fog of war, pure and simple.
The officer got nailed because he tried to avoid the negative publicity that such a notable death would cause, there is no conspiracy trail leading to the Whitehouse, if the trail went anywhere it would be the Pentagon.
In my opinion he should have got a MOH by way of apology for the tragic waste of a life of a true American.
2007-08-01 22:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the initial impulse when learning that someone so high profile had been KIA was to make an event out of it. This probably came from PR types way upstream. When the facts of the blue on blue incident came to light I suspect that the PR ball was already well rolling. This is not the first nor will it be the last time that Washington got well ahead of itself. I am not sure that it is a major cover up. It was just an embarrassing misstep.
2007-08-01 11:16:09 · answer #7 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much if you die for your country you get one now a days the only reason everyone knows about this one is because he was famous and a ranger wooo hooo he signed up that don't mean **** now.
2007-08-01 11:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by bubbaarmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with oldhippypaul
2007-08-01 11:20:16 · answer #9 · answered by ~Celtic~Saltire~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋