Obama dissed *Medal of Honor holders*, in favor of youth and celebs.

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Perhaps he was not given a choice?

He is the POTUS, why would he not have a choice? If Clinton could attend 14 Obama could have attended 11.

Did the MOH holders not donate enough or voluteer enough of their time to Obama's campaign? Did the 18-35 year olds buy his appearance to their ball with their donations and time?

Agreed. I believe this ball was the one I saw of them them dancing.

"Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball - National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. The ball is in honor of the country's active duty and reserve military.

Invited guests included wounded warriors (Purple Heart recipients), families of fallen heroes, and spouses of deployed military. Tickets were provided free of charge to all invited guests. This event was not open to the general public.

It was broadcast to American troops around the world on the Pentagon Channel, which is available via cable on 368 military bases and on commercial cable and satellite services throughout the United States. "

Thier are many active and retired American Troops who are very angry that Obama snubbed the MOH holders Ball in favor of the Youth Ball.

The MOH Ball, actual name is The Salute to Heroes Ball, has a 56 year history, the Commander in Chief Ball has a 4 year history. Tradition means alot to military personel, active and retired. I have to say Im suprised Obama would continue a tradition started by Bush and not one started in 1953.

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