I think of Viet Nam. The word war immediately follows. I am angry at no Viet Nam citizens. I feel anger towards those that profited financially. Had my brother not made it back home from his drafted calling , my feelings would be different and misguided. Wars are political tickets for election or defeat.
I'm very sorry to hear about your brother, Lorna. You are right about war profiteers. A recent example is the war in Iraq and corporations such as Halliburton. If there had been a draft perhaps there would have been a viable antiwar movement.
Gary, I have subscribed and look forward to future communications. You know, but others do not, I served nearly 13 months ( 1969-70) with the Army 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized). The unit was under operational control of 3rd Marine Division in 1968 and 1969. This was all along the former DMZ.
I returned to Vietnam and the former DMZ as a tourist in 2018 and again in 2023. The war is over. Much has changed. For the better. Will I go again? Never say never…
I think of Viet Nam. The word war immediately follows. I am angry at no Viet Nam citizens. I feel anger towards those that profited financially. Had my brother not made it back home from his drafted calling , my feelings would be different and misguided. Wars are political tickets for election or defeat.
I'm very sorry to hear about your brother, Lorna. You are right about war profiteers. A recent example is the war in Iraq and corporations such as Halliburton. If there had been a draft perhaps there would have been a viable antiwar movement.
Gary, I have subscribed and look forward to future communications. You know, but others do not, I served nearly 13 months ( 1969-70) with the Army 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized). The unit was under operational control of 3rd Marine Division in 1968 and 1969. This was all along the former DMZ.
I returned to Vietnam and the former DMZ as a tourist in 2018 and again in 2023. The war is over. Much has changed. For the better. Will I go again? Never say never…
Welcome home, Brother!