"Counts to me, Thank You.'
No, let me thank you.
That was probably October/November, 1971, at Penn State, the main campus. I was still wearing my state-side fatigues alot. Stopped wearing them after that once folks figured out that I was not making a fashion or political statement, but it was all I had to wear.
And what you said is right. Most of us in my unit helped out at a local orphanage. We had frequent collections for various Vietnamese staff who were in difficulty.
In addition, while most of us saw the crazy rules of engagement for what they were, I think most of us saw the cruelty of the NVA and VC towards their own people as well as us. The futility of it all was primarily due to political interference. Lord knows I had my share of local leadership problems too (I was just an enlisted guy..19 years old and an E-5).
Anyway, the disconnect between reality and what the left likes to romanticize about their so called anti-war activities, I think, is a lost cause. I will, however, correct them when able.
I would spit on Jane if given the opportunity. Whatever the legal consequences might be, would be worth it.