He's being far too charitable.
What a simple way for the “One” to slap down the military!
I am not as offended by this drone medal as some might be. Its not like the drone pilots are getting a silver star, thus watering down its meaning. Its a distinct medal, as I understand it. And don’t we want the drone pilots to do a good job? You can’t give a soldier a pay raise or a spot bonus - but you can give medals. I’m ok with rewarding good work with a medal.
When I was in the Army, I was awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Its essentially a participation medal, which meant I was on active duty during the first Gulf War. I wasn’t in the combat zone, or anywhere close to it...just on active duty. I felt silly, quite frankly...but we all got it, and it is what it is. The NDSM has been around since the Korean war; and, in my opinion its worse than a drone medal. So its not like the drone medal is the first of its kind.
So I say go ahead and give the medal. I’d like to think it would be reserved for soldiers who do a really good job - I imagine some soldiers are better than others at identifying targets, etc.
Now please excuse me while I put my Nomex underwear on.
In your face disrespectful-—and meant to be
The Medal of Honor will be relegated to being on a par with a Nobel Prize (such as awarded for “Global Warming”, AlGore, or Obama for doing nothing.....)