| Nice quote Redcoat, that's from Von Clausewitz's seminal work on war.
This thread really seems to be splitting hairs and is a matter of honour for those who fought in Vietnam and others who also lost friends and family. Opinions and differing points of view regardless of validity are not going to sway anyone's opinion, they will most definitely cause ill will and some level of pain and anguish to be sure.
Everyone who did not serve in Vietnam I would humbly ask to put yourself in the shoes of the men who did fight and lost brothers to that conflict. Now re-read this thread and see if you can see how you might be asking some on this forum to disgrace the memory of their fallen comrades in arms by agreeing to your points. This is a fight that can't be won and out of deference and respect to those who were there I have digressed until now.
Italian Guy, I am not flaming you but the wording of the original post's poll set it up to be a very black and white issue when it really is, as all things political tend to be, a very complex issue and hyperchagred with emotion for many here.
__________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck |