Those darned Americans!

[FAHQTOO]

Alright, what's getting lost here, IMO, is that these young Americans (Bowie, anybody?) most likely have very little cash to their name, and they risked their lives for a bunch of people they don't know.

One is in the Air Force as an E-3, the other is in the Guard (I believe) and the other looks like he doesn't have much.

The scenario I'm really hoping for is:

Some rich guy seeks them out, anonomously, and sends them each a check to show appreciation (beyond the mayor giving them the key to the city).

I'm not looking to create some sort of mercenary program, where there's an on-line menu of Good Works with corresponding payout.

Now I need my head massaged HotD (from all this thinking and writing) and I'd bet you're very good (and bad) when you want to be.

I'm willing to bet none of them would accept the money if it was offered.

[HairOfTheDog]

Now I need my head massaged HotD (from all this thinking and writing) and I'd bet you're very good (and bad) when you want to be.

I won't be massaging your hollow head or your swollen one, Aesop.

With no basis whatsoever but your presumptuous mulling, you've transformed a few proud men who did a good thing into ones who should view themselves (and be viewed by others) as "needy" and deserving of charitable contributions.

If you're that desperate to create a rags-to-riches fairy tale with a happy ending, you're better off calling 1-900-SEXYSAL than trying to have a realistic exchange with me or FAHQTOO.

[Midwest Spy]

#justpaythemalready

I think that could be a winner.

[Duchess]

Troll!

[FAHQTOO]

Now I need my head massaged HotD (from all this thinking and writing) and I'd bet you're very good (and bad) when you want to be.

I won't be massaging your hollow head or your swollen one, Aesop.

With no basis whatsoever but your presumptuous mulling, you've transformed a few proud men who did a good thing into ones who should view themselves (and be viewed by others) as "needy" and deserving of charitable contributions.

If you're that desperate to create a rags-to-riches fairy tale with a happy ending, you're better off calling 1-900-SEXYSAL than trying to have a realistic exchange with me or FAHQTOO.

Yeah!...What she said!^^^

[BlueTiki]

Alright, what's getting lost here, IMO, is that these young Americans (Bowie, anybody?) most likely have very little cash to their name, and they risked their lives for a bunch of people they don't know.

One is in the Air Force as an E-3, the other is in the Guard (I believe) and the other looks like he doesn't have much.

The scenario I'm really hoping for is:

Some rich guy seeks them out, anonomously, and sends them each a check to show appreciation (beyond the mayor giving them the key to the city).

I'm not looking to create some sort of mercenary program, where there's an on-line menu of Good Works with corresponding payout.

Now I need my head massaged HotD (from all this thinking and writing) and I'd bet you're very good (and bad) when you want to be.

I'm willing to bet none of them would accept the money if it was offered.

The mixed race one would.

Terrorist entitlement or reparations.

It be in heez DNA!