WASPs Finally Honored

     The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) that are still alive were honored for their service today by recieving Congressional Gold Metals. 65 years ago, these women took care of flying duties within the U.S. so their male counterparts could fly on WWII's front lines. Their salaries were less than the men's, they did not receive benefits or honors, and if they died during service, the U.S. flag would not be put on their coffins. Is this metal ceremony a modern-day form of reparations?
       I think that this is a modern day form of reparations. Although I orignally did not approve of reparations, upon understanding that they were not always monetary, I changed my mind. I don't know what effect the metals will have on the WASPs themselves, but I know that I know more about them because of it, and that in itself is valuable. These women are probably ecstatic to finally be honored for their service. If if that isn't the case, anything that spreads the word about the contributions of these women is very valuable. As an American female, I was proud when I found out about their role and their accomplishments, and I think it's safe to say i'm not the only one, men and women alike.
      However, how long is too long to wait for reparations? If we should have given the WASPs medals (or other forms of reparations) earlier, is now too late? Because these women are still alive, I think it's not too late; even if their sons or daughters were given medals in their honor, I think it's not too late. How do you feel?
      Should the American goverment give reparations? If so, to whom and for what?