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I would like some of these sunshine warriors to see an individual that had battle fatigue or a breakdown. I've seen some of the toughest cry like babies. Others go into a rage and have to be put into a strait jacket. Others crack completely and become mute with a distant look in their eyes registering on nothing. Some spend the rest of their lives in a padded cell in our veterans homes.

We have a group of smart alecks in this country that need to be right in the middle of a terrorist attack to improve their attitude. One of the problems we have in this country, combat has not been brought to their back yard. "Army surrenders to Coward GI" shows the stupidity of the author and is followed by El Macho individuals criticizing the GI for cowardice when his former actions showed real leadership and bravery. He broke with the possibility of malaria medication possibly contributing.

I would like some of these sunshine warriors to see an individual that had battle fatigue or a breakdown.

This picture says it all. Unfortunately I can't find a better image of it.

I agree -- he risked a hell of alot by coming forward, and may God damn anyone who ostracizes him.

He was obviously thinking of the others around him rather than himself, and for that, I commend him. I hope that this is not a stigma that follows him around for the rest of his life...

I thank God that as a veteran, I never saw any action other than the cold war in a Titan II hole, but part of me is jealous of those who have. My father, a WWII Navy vet, assured me that the former is better than the latter, as have other combat vets, but still....