[Servant of the 9]

I say, become a citizen, and re-apply problem solved.

We have a lot of troops today whose mothers don't even live in the US. Is there any rational reason they shouldn't be honored if their child is killed serving in our forces?

So9

[Publius6961]

Is there any rational reason they shouldn't be honored if their child is killed serving in our forces?

Yes there is.
But certain useful idiots are permanently blind to it.

We have seen many "parents" of heroes poisonously attack the military and the Republic for which it stands, and the country which shelters them.

Honor the heroes, disdain the idiots.

Not rational enough for you?
Depends on your definition of "rational"?

[American_Centurion]

Sure there is.

I have a problem with the way this came about. To live here for 20 years and not become a citizen is rediculous.

Let Gold Star evaluate their rules and make exceptions for someone who deserves it, not someone who applied with the intention of causing a S--t storm.

I don't have patience for that crap.

[Spiff]

We have a lot of troops today whose mothers don't even live in the US. Is there any rational reason they shouldn't be honored if their child is killed serving in our forces?

No one disagrees that they should be honored for their son's sacrifice. However, this group has its own rules. Let those people who so desire form their own organization for non-citizens.