David Sizemore wrote:
It is scary, isn't it? Would you trade you son or daughter for a purple
heart?
j4


I am confused.....are you asking if someone would trade a child for a
medal, as if the award were some valuable "trinket"? Or are you saying
that the sacrifice is somehow "equal" in value to receiving the purple
heart?

It's a trinket. Good analogy for which I thank you. It says that your
child was blown away for good reason or no good reason, depending upon
how you feel about the latest war. Good night and good luck.
sigh,
jo4hn