I’m speaking more to the discontent among the public. Vietnam was just one reason. Remember, we went through that, the sexual revolution, the counter culture, civil rights movement, women’s movement, domestic terrorism etc. We’re experiencing a new sexual revolution, gay rights, ongoing civil issues, our involvement in the Middle East and domestic terrorism.
I missed 1968—Basic training, AIT, OCS—all that BS, then overseas for a couple of years.
I have never felt at home since.