I remember watching TV and seeing Donald Trump at one of his events and a Vietnam Veteran coming up and giving him his Purple Heart. His response was "I have always wanted one of these.". Well he has one, but it really isn't his. He could have had the opportunity to earn one of his own but instead had a number of deferments, including some medical deferments. It is a sad time in our Country and History that a candidate / basic draft dodger (now President) would make a comment like that and take the Purple Heart. What should he have done? He should have opened up the Medal and pinned it on the Veteran and said "Thank you, but I'm giving this back to you. You earned it and deserve it. I want to thank you for your bravery and service to our Country.".
I know others will disagree but it could have been such a powerful moment, especially for the Veteran and those who served in Vietnam. A wonderful way to show his respect.
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