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In response to "I love the moment, but have nagging concerns with the practice. " by Name Withheld by Request

Yeah, giving a totally symbolic award for service to country to someone who has served the country is just a slippery slope you don't want to go down. -- nm

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Jan 12 '17, 13:22

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Again, I'm 100% okay with Biden getting it, but politicians aren't known for A) restraint, nor B) maintaining standards. - Name Withheld by Request Jan 12, 13:33 7
- Looking it up... - Roger More Jan 12, 13:46 1
  - So cheney already has one? -- nm - Beryllium Jan 12, 13:49
- Here's a thought: What if GWB had given Cheney one? Super long public service record there too. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Jan 12, 13:41 4
  - Cheney already had one. -- nm - Roger More Jan 12, 13:46 1
    - Ha! Too funny. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Jan 12, 13:51
  - some people (plenty) probably would have scoffed, but, i mean, it's not like it gives them any power. -- nm* - Andie Jan 12, 13:43
  - he'd have been within his rights to do so and would have been judged accordingly - Reagen Jan 12, 13:43
*snort!* -- nm - Diva Jan 12, 13:25

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