Re: Purple Heart For PTSD

On Tue, 13 May 2008 09:06:48 -0700, in alt.war.vietnam "The Unknown
Veteran" <yeahright@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>I always thought combat caused PTSD should be awarded the purple heart.
>Maybe the military is finally realizing that those with PTSd are not
>cowards.

A person who contracts malaria isn't a coward, either; however, the
person doesn't receive the Purple Heart.  Heroism, or the lack
thereof, is not a criteria.  A coward who was shot in the ass as he
fled would receive the Purple Heart.  Maybe we should give everyone a
Purple Heart along with their service ribbon?  It certainly would have
helped my self esteem!

Jones