There are limits. Even through legislation, there are limits to what can be achieved. So where do you go from there?
If an individual determines that it might be in his best interest to sell his medals off to a collector, so he may have a more comfortable lifestyle, is that his choice? Maybe it is his choice. Maybe it's the way he sees that he can better his lifestyle or make himself comfortable for a little while longer. It's still his choice. So there are limits.