Large Sarge
2nd May 2011, 11:53 AM
states 300,000 - 500,000 vietnam vets have died from agent orange, I agree, give them the medal....
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2011/05/02/operation-purple-heart/
(from the article)
For those who would argue that the Purple Heart should only be given to those who receive ‘blood’ wounds, I would say, in light of the extreme number of American casualties resulting from the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam from 1961-72, (an estimated 300,000 – 500,000) the President of the United States has the power to put an end to any such petty arguements, by awarding all who have suffered in the line of duty for their respective countries, their long overdue Purple Hearts, via a Presidential Decree.
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2011/05/02/operation-purple-heart/
(from the article)
For those who would argue that the Purple Heart should only be given to those who receive ‘blood’ wounds, I would say, in light of the extreme number of American casualties resulting from the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam from 1961-72, (an estimated 300,000 – 500,000) the President of the United States has the power to put an end to any such petty arguements, by awarding all who have suffered in the line of duty for their respective countries, their long overdue Purple Hearts, via a Presidential Decree.