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Old 05-30-2005, 08:49 PM
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Originally posted by DeltAlum
If you aren't born a citizen, it is something earned -- not given.

That still does not excuse the treatment of this woman -- nor the rule that says she must be a citizen to be a Gold Star Mother.

Her son died in the military service of our country -- which is (or at least probably should be) what the organization honors. Not whether his parents are citizens.
You said it much better than I, DeltAlum!


ETA: I see that Ligaya Lagman has dropped her quest.
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