That's a question for whiners and complainers. I don't care how she ranks on a list of all-time greatest war heros. Her rescue is a good story and more power to her.
I don't doubt for one second that she hasn't asked herself this same question. I see her as a puppet at this juncture.
I hope she isn't worrying about it. If her family is God-revering and humble as they look to be, I think she can accept her notoriety with dignity and not worry about those who use her for their anti-women issues and those who use her for her pro-women issues, whatever they might be.
Now if she had saved her fellow soldiers by some gallant and heroic action duly noted, then she would be worthy of the admiration and commendations now bestowed.
No, she would've been awarded a Silver Star or better. She earned the Bronze Star. It's in keeping with the way they've been awarded the last few decades.
What I see is a little hometown girl being spun as a near martyr for political gain.
You're seeing things. It's mostly a good story. CWOJackson proves that because while he agrees with you guys that women shouldn't be near a combat zone, he isn't jealous of her nor is he using her to promote his no-women-in-the-combat-zone point of view. It's just too bad that others don't have the integrity to leave Jessica alone over this issue.