Here in TX, a program is going around to offer honorary High School Deplomas to WWII Veterans who dropped out in order to fight in the war. Now, I understand that this is a nice gesture, but, um…well, it seems pretty fucking pointless and kind of insulting to me.
My basic understanding is you get a high school diploma in order to help get a job (aside from that hole “education” thing). By now, I’m pretty damn sure that good 95% of WWII veterans are no longer working, and that they’re all pretty much retired. Anyone that is still working, well, I’m pretty sure they don’t need a high school diploma at this point.
Second, it’s all just kind of pointless. They never actually graduated, so does it really mean anything to them? They’ll get it in the mail, think “Huh? Oh, well then, I guess I’m a graduate then” and then put it away somewhere. By now, I’m sure they’ve come to terms with the fact they’ve never graduated from high school, but I’m sure the knowledge that they fought the good fight in “The Greatest War” to be much more rewarding.
Third, it’s just a little late. Like I said, by now, they’re way beyond whatever “help” having a high school diploma could offer them, so what’s the real point? If this had happened, oh, say, within five years after the way, that’d be great, because it could help them get into college…but didn’t the GI Bill help with that, anyway?
So, basically, I guess what I’m asking is, is this a completely stupid fucking idea, or am I just an inconsiderate asshole?