Anonymous wrote:
A soldier involved in an IED attack doesn't have the opportunity to "refuse a Purple Heart." I'm sure everyone in the vehicle was given one as a matter of course - that's how this works. The fact you're trying to suggest Vindman should've refused his is DISGUSTING.
I hope you're a troll and not an American because you are a repulsive human being.
And, you are clueless.
And, you do know that paperwork is required for a Purple Heart? And, no, you don't get one just for being in the vehicle. I was not suggesting that Vindman should have refused his, I am just pointing out that most people do not realize how they are awarded. Clearly, you do not.
Basically, two things are required: that you be in an incident that involves the enemy and that you get medical attention for the injury. The injury does not have to be serious. But, I'm sure you know that.
The policy is a little more detailed about what involves the enemy, etc, but that is pretty much it.
And, most professional soldiers i know would not correct a Congressman in the manner that Vindman did. It wasn't necessary. He goes to work in a civilian suit, he's accustomed to it.