Posted on Aug 4, 2016
Why Medal Of Honor Recipients Are Taking A Stand In This Election
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From Florent Groberg to Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipients are publicly endorsing candidates in the 2016 election. Here’s why.
When planners for the Democratic National Convention called Florent Groberg to ask him if he’d like to speak at the event, and possibly endorse Hillary Clinton on national television, he wondered if they knew anything about him.
“I’ve basically always been a Republican,” he told Task & Purpose. “I grew up that way, and as a military guy.”
When planners for the Democratic National Convention called Florent Groberg to ask him if he’d like to speak at the event, and possibly endorse Hillary Clinton on national television, he wondered if they knew anything about him.
“I’ve basically always been a Republican,” he told Task & Purpose. “I grew up that way, and as a military guy.”
Why Medal Of Honor Recipients Are Taking A Stand In This Election
Posted from taskandpurpose.com
Medal of Honor
Politics
Election 2016
Posted >1 y ago
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It is sad that Task and Purpose writers believe that "Khan’s speech on the 2004 death of his son, Army Capt. Humayun Khan, in Iraq became the [DNCs] convention’s enduring image" SGT (Join to see)
I don't support Hillary Rodham Clinton; but, if I were her I would expect her nomination and acceptance to the enduring image of the DNC convention.
I recognize that Task & Purpose has a military focus and may be myopic when it comes to political discussions and interests.
I think everybody has a right to express their opinion and I hope people will voted after becoming educated on the candidates from local to national levels.
It is sad if MOH awardees are considered to be political commentators that the public should follow when they endorse somebody. For far to long we have had celebrity endorsements from performers who really were not specially qualified to lead yet many follow. So many in this nation have become followers akin to Social media. This may be why Pokémon Go is such a popular game.
I concur with the responses of CPT Jack Durish and PO1 John Miller
I don't support Hillary Rodham Clinton; but, if I were her I would expect her nomination and acceptance to the enduring image of the DNC convention.
I recognize that Task & Purpose has a military focus and may be myopic when it comes to political discussions and interests.
I think everybody has a right to express their opinion and I hope people will voted after becoming educated on the candidates from local to national levels.
It is sad if MOH awardees are considered to be political commentators that the public should follow when they endorse somebody. For far to long we have had celebrity endorsements from performers who really were not specially qualified to lead yet many follow. So many in this nation have become followers akin to Social media. This may be why Pokémon Go is such a popular game.
I concur with the responses of CPT Jack Durish and PO1 John Miller
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Thank you LTC Stephen F., for, as usual, a fair assessment of the topic in this post.
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Interesting. Thanks for sharing. However, if we celebrated the heroism rather than the hero, I'd have no problem with them expressing their opinions. Sadly, they become celebrities and people are swayed by celebrities. So, let's just step back, take a deep breath, and remember, their "endorsements" are nothing more than opinions and, as we all know, "opinions are like..."
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I don't agree at all CPT Jack Durish, with MOH awarded Heros to get involved in political business. While they have a right to say what they want to say, their MOH award isn't just some Tom, Dick, or Harry, off the street, expressing an opinion.
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CPT Jack Durish
SGT (Join to see) - I have studied heroes for a very long time. As Chief of Awards and Decorations for the 9th Infantry Division during a portion of my tour of duty in Vietnam, I had the honor of investigating and reporting on four actions that led to awards of the MoH. I have no reservations in honoring their heroism. However, I have many reservations in exalting them as celebrities and demigods. Look at the stories of every hero. In the Bible there are several to draw upon. From Noah to Moses and beyond, every hero failed to measure up as heroes beyond the incident that won them fame and glory. Look at John McCain. I have a personal connection with his story that brought me very close to it and gave me a perspective that most don't enjoy. Out of that experience I discovered that he truly acted heroically and deserves great honor for it. However, in recent years, I see little to honor. All of this has led to my conclusion that we should honor the act. Just as we salute the MoH and not the person wearing it, we should honor the MoH as a symbol of great courage, but don't expect the wearer to always act heroically. In that light, I am secure in saying that the opinions of one who is decorated with the MoH are no better or worse than anyone else's.
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CPT Jack Durish, I appreciate what you wrote. I just felt they are being used because of MOH, and not who they are. But I do understand your philosophy and respect it. Thank you.
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Thanks for sharing. Powerful message but I still disagree with MOH recipients and retired Generals using their status to endorse a Presidential candidate.
Thanks for sharing. Powerful message but I still disagree with MOH recipients and retired Generals using their status to endorse a Presidential candidate.
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