Well, we all hate to see a rarity chopped, but they are ALL rare eventually. So, I say : If you can afford to buy it, it belongs to you. Enjoy YOUR truck however YOU like. respecting personal liberty is whats cool.
I agree with you to an extent. I think I might not have as big an issue with this if these trucks where still a dime a dozen. I guess it's better to see the truck restored as a bobber than just rusting away in some field.
I think the hurdle I'm having a hard time clearing is the core values that where drilled into us in basic training. Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service etc. Being a combat vet myself, I do admit that (in a big way) I consider these MV's brothers in arms and respect them as such.
I know there just green steel to most but I can't count how many times a MV saved my bacon in one form or another. When I was an active duty soldier I could tell which truck was coming up the road before you could see it. The whistle of the deuce meant chow or ammo or you where going to the rear and a hot shower.
You have all seen the commercial about the car that saved the guys life when he wrecked it. The guy goes to the junk yard and takes the shift knob of the totaled car and put's it on his new car. Same concept..
Remember, these vehicles fought just as hard as the troops did to allow us our "Personal Freedom" I feel that they should be respected as such. ESPECIALLY THE " THE WWII VETS "...