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Sigh. Why does Pvt. Lynch get a Bronze Star?? What did she actually do? I understand that it must have been frightening for her, but she did nothing heroic. There are many POWs that have been rescued and do they get stars? No. Maybe they award the Bronze Star for being at the wrong place at the wrong time and living. Or maybe for having amnesia when they really, really want you to. But you know what really bothers me? It's not the Bronze Star, it's all the Hollywood glam that comes with it. I can almost see it.. movies, books, guest appearances. She got away from the fighting early because she was captured. And she was lucky enough to be rescued. And while she sits at home deciding who to sell the movies rights to, competent soldiers are still risking their lives. I don't entirely blame Jessica, I blame the media. This is a person who didn't want to fight in the military, yet wanted the benefits. It pisses me off, not because of her or what she did, or what actually happened to her, but because there are about 168 other American soldiers, as well as British, who've died in Iraq. I can't tell you one of their names.
~scribbled by jen sometime around 4:30 PM
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