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Just to set the record straight (since you are being somewhat misled), I have always been annoyed by the handling of this story by the media. For one thing, I was bothered by the fact that another female soldier, the American Indian Pfc. Lori Piestewa, was in comparison ignored. She left two children behind, yet I saw no "perks" (movie deals, scholarships, trips to Hawaii, etc.) being offered her family. (By now that may have changed.) Even when it was learned that she had given her life for her country, her story was ignored in comparison to this one.

God only knows why.

You know me pretty well, so I doubt you're surprised that I'm the type of person who would be bothered by such lopsided treatment by the press.

I don't believe it is Pfc. Lynch's fault.

In fact, I have said repeatedly in this forum, ad nauseum, that my problem has never been with Pfc. Lynch. It has always been with the media, and with those who are so caught up in this story that they would suggest the Medal of Honor is an appropriate thing to consider in this case. Having read a number of Medal of Honor citations, I find the notion absurd, and I am offended by it - for several reasons, not the least of which is that it (and this obsessive media coverage) puts Pfc. Lynch herself in a terribly awkward position.

Thanks Lady. I wasn't fooled by the characterization of your position on this issue; you've been consistent the whole time.

I did watch Private Lynch's comments when she got home...and she didn't forget to mention her friend who didn't make it. Watching her I was proud of the way she comported herself despite being in obvious pain when she didn't think the camera's were pointed at her.

I'm no fan of women in combat...hell, I'm even opposed to them serving on ships and isolated duty stations at any time, but I am repeatedly impressed by some of our young women in uniform. Given her choice I'm sure Private Lynch would just as soon be left alone to recover...but she just grits her teeth and keeps on trooping on. She is putting up with a lot more BS then most troops will see in a 30 year career.

I'm proud of the Private and how she's comporting herself.

Just to set the record straight (since you are being somewhat misled), I have always been annoyed by the handling of this story by the media. For one thing, I was bothered by the fact that another female soldier, the American Indian Pfc. Lori Piestewa, was in comparison ignored. She left two children behind, yet I saw no "perks" (movie deals, scholarships, trips to Hawaii, etc.) being offered her family. (By now that may have changed.) Even when it was learned that she had given her life for her country, her story was ignored in comparison to this one.

She had a mountain named after her!

God only knows why. You know me pretty well, so I doubt you're surprised that I'm the type of person who would be bothered by such lopsided treatment by the press. I don't believe it is Pfc. Lynch's fault. In fact, I have said repeatedly in this forum, ad nauseum, that my problem has never been with Pfc. Lynch. It has always been with the media, and with those who are so caught up in this story that they would suggest the Medal of Honor is an appropriate thing to consider in this case. Having read a number of Medal of Honor citations, I find the notion absurd, and I am offended by it - for several reasons, not the least of which is that it (and this obsessive media coverage) puts Pfc. Lynch herself in a terribly awkward position.

The only person I've seen mention the CMOH has been you ad-nauseum.