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In reply to the discussion: I didn't serve in Vietnam for freedom... [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)your service." but I certain wish to be respectful. I do want to say that I recognize what you've done and ask you to forgive us for allowing our government to do that to you and all our troops.
I would like to know what you think would be appropriate other than "I forgive you" which of course I can not say because it doesn't apply. How about "I respect you for your service."
I did march against the war, which I think did have an effect but not as much as Kent State. One of my bones of contention was/is that not only did the wealthy boys get out of the fight, but a lot of the high school jocks also. You see when it came time to fight, the jocks all had sports injuries that got them deferments will us nerds*, were perfectly healthy. The SS rated me 1-A.
*Yes, I was a nerd before movies made nerds cool and smart. One of the nerds I graduated with was killed over there.