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Originally Posted by DTop The situation there reminds me of our own Vietnam days. At times, we were also told not to wear our uniforms on the streets when on leave. The misguided people who opposed that war would attack the military personnel because they disagreed with decisions that politicians made. We were called baby killers, murderers, and other less savory names. I had young people spit on me in the airport. Mind you, this all happened to me before I went to Vietnam. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. The "activists" and "agitators" get them riled up and they target the wrong people. They act like sheep and can't seem to figure out how to voice their own opinions or make their own decisions. |
And that is a black eye this country should be ashamed to sport. The whole mid-/late-60's is, in my opinion, America's most embarrassing time in history - when civilians ran around smoking dope and screwing anything anything with 2 legs, spitting on soldiers; and politicians had their heads so far up their butts that, yet again, the soldiers bore the brunt.
Missileer's post sums it up nicely.
I, sir, honor you and respect you for your service. Yes, I'm a vet, but even if I wasn't I'd still hold you in that same regard. THANK YOU for all you've done, my friend!