ConfederateSS wrote:When did this bleeding heart liberal crap start?
It began in 1917.
ConfederateSS wrote:.Family members have nothing to do what happens to the service person anymore...You don't get credit for one of them dying...Family members made no sacrifice ,
Actually, having a son or daughter die is a terrible thing for a family to go through. It affects everyone in the family, especially since in most cases the deceased are young and healthy prior to combat.
When a parent or a grandparent dies, it's a sad event, but it's part of the natural order of things and relatively easy to accept. Most people expect to bury their parents or grandparents. When it happens the opposite way, it's far more devastating. One doesn't expect their 21-year old son who was the very picture of vibrant health to come home in a box. Yes, he willingly took on the risk, but that doesn't make it any easier for his loved ones to deal with.
In addition to the horrible emotional blow, there's also a tangible loss, especially in rural areas. Losing a young man who was expected to take over running the family farm or the family business when his parents got old is quite often a major economic setback to the family. This was more true when most people were farmers. It's not as important now when most people are doing desk jobs in the city, but it still takes a toll.