[Shethink13]

In a separate statement, Pentagon spokesman Lawrence Di Rita said, “In the interest of ensuring timely contact with grieving family members, he has not individually signed each letter.”

I guess you missed this little statement here, huh? I suppose it would be better, in your opinion, for families to wait weeks before they even learn about the fate of their loved ones, just so the letter that informs them is signed by the Secretary of Defense.

[California Patriot]

No, of course not. Don't make such asinine assumptions.