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

[Reachoutrescue]

When I heard about him not attending the ball it angered me as well. I really think he should have been there. My cousin was over seas fighting for our freedom, and my brother-in-law is being sent over seas in August....just out of training!! I have a police friend that received a Medal Of Honors, as well as a friend whom actually gave me his medal 2 yrs ago because he wanted to be rid of everything war (Operation Iraqi Freedom, Salad, Iraq; '04-'05, LFT 129, Drive The Wedge Medal), and both these wonderful men are very angry about this.

Obama not attending this very important ball (which has been around longer than he has been alive) that honors those who have put their lives on the line for our freedom and stood by him through the election is just not right. Maybe he did not make the schedule, but I am sure he looked it over. I am sure he knew about the MOH Ball. Wouldn't you think he would say "hey, I have to at least show my face here"?

I am not trying to add fuel to this fire of a thread, but this is just my opinion. Nothing more. Whether it was right or wrong, his doing or not...it is merely my opinion...so please do not judge me by it.

I have heard Obama promise a lot. This just makes me wonder how much he truly plans to deliver. Or does he feel that promises are made to be broken?

[moosmom]

Right on Sallyanne and Edwina's Secretary!!!

People need to choose their battles wisely. I really don't think Obama did it maliciously. Like Twisterdog said, you can only do so much in such a short time.