DrewDad wrote:mysteryman wrote:DrewDad wrote:H2O_MAN wrote:Sure, no problem.
President Bush has done an outstanding job of protecting this country
from any additional terrorist attacks and that is worthy of a medal.
If you disagree, then maybe you would prefer more bloodshed on our soil.
Without debating the merits of your assertion, I'd like to know why someone deserves a medal for doing his job.
I did a nice job of installing a router the other day. Pin one on me.
Then why do we give meals [sic] to cops and firefighters for valor?
Why does the military award medals?
I think you answered your own question.
Noun 1. valor - the qualities of a hero or heroine;
exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"
Showing valor is also part of the job.
A firefighter goes in when everyone else is running out.
Thats not valor, its a job description.
Why give a medal for doing your job?