Arguable. Many honorable people are remembered throughout time. Some cultures believe you never really die until the last person forgets your name. If I had to die at the hands of an enemy, I’d rather him respect me than die crying and begging for my life.
Mass effect had it right
“Stand in the ashes of a trillion dead souls and ask the ghosts if honor matters. The silence is your answer.”
It’s all just a dog and pony show but there is still no reason to go there and be disrespectful.
Their service as guards can help bring some level of comfort to grieving families, so I don’t find it entirely pointless.
Honor is for the living, not the dead.
Arguable. Many honorable people are remembered throughout time. Some cultures believe you never really die until the last person forgets your name. If I had to die at the hands of an enemy, I’d rather him respect me than die crying and begging for my life.
Yes, but it’s only the people remembering who are affected, not the ones who are dead.