To: areafiftyone
When you are awarded a medal, for example, a bronze star, you receive both the ribbon and the medal that goes with the award of the bronze star. The reason for that has to do with uniforms. The ribbon goes on one's Class A or B uniform. The medal goes on one's high speed dress (mess) uniform. They are the same medal.
Therefore, the symbolism of throwing away either one is the same. You're saying, "I'm pitching this bronze star....I'm showing my disdain for this whole military."
In other words, there's no DIFFERENCE in throwing the "ribbon" versus the "medal." They are the SAME AWARD!
There is no way that Kerry can split this difference without INTENTIONAL MISDIRECTION!
Xzins
Chaplain (Retired) US Army
15 posted on
04/27/2004 2:30:34 PM PDT by
xzins
(Retired Army and Proud of It!)
To: xzins
Roger that Sir!
19 posted on
04/27/2004 2:56:18 PM PDT by
RetiredArmy
(We'll put a boot in your ass, it's the American Way! Toby Keith)
To: xzins
Send that info to GMA while they're still on the war path.
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