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I don't see where theking is saying send anyone money. "help out" could mean anything from sending a card to calling them up and just offering some moral support and asking if there's anything they need. Although I'm sure most military families are looked after financially I'm sure there are some that aren't, due to certain circumstances, and might be going through some pretty rough times right now. Nothing at all wrong with being there for a family or two like that during the holidays, if you happen to know any that is.
Me, I don't know any military families personally, but I have in past years given money to local homeless shelters, and have also contributed food items to those putting together hampers to give to a family at Christmas. I've also dropped the odd toy or food item into bins to help underprivileged kids and families. I'll be doing some of that this year as well.
I see nothing wrong with a thread that advocates giving or caring, or at the very least giving a damn about something or someone other than one's self. Military families do merit some compassion, especially ones who have lost someone to whatever war that happens to be underway. That's a pretty damn huge sacrifice to make, and it's probably nice to get a "Hey how are you all doing?" from someone once in a while, if only to let them know they or their sacrifice isn't taken lightly nor forgotten.
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