[Lancey Howard]

He served in the US Army in World War One, was a prisoner of War at Los Banos internment camp in World War Two.... Frank Buckles did not qualify for internment at Arlington as that honor is reserved for Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipients, or those killed in action.

So let me get this straight - - Frank Buckles did not rate Arlington, but John F'n Kerry does?

[usmcobra]

Any American Prisoner of War under the Japanese deserves to be Buried in Arlington, Especially those from the Battan Death March.

At least before Kerry...

[brityank]

So let me get this straight - - Frank Buckles did not rate Arlington, but John F'n Kerry does?

Good deal. At least we'll have a place to p*ss!

Here's what I found out; bear in mind that only about 10% of all vets chose to go there, most stay in their home towns. Also, Congress can make any changes it wants to, assuming it can herd the cats effectively.

To be buried in Arlington Cemetery a person must have one of these qualifications: they must have died in a war, have been an honorable discharged winner of the air force cross, or the distinguished service cross,or the distinguished service medal. If you have the medal of honor, navy cross, purple heart, or a silver star you can be buried in the cemetery. A person could also be buried in Arlington if they are a certain disabled veteran or a member of armed forces who served long enough to be officially retired. Anyone who was in a federal office or in a cabinet level position or anyone who was in the Supreme Court can also be buried here.

[napscoordinator]

So let me get this straight - - Frank Buckles did not rate Arlington, but John F’n Kerry does?

Besides having a purple heart, John Kerry is qualified as being a Senator. I believe being a Senator gives you some qualifications at Arlington IIRC.