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Posted on 08/23/2010 12:25:23 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack
Thank you very much.
“This veteran came back to an America that did not welcome us back because of the lies of Walter Cronkite, John Kerry and Jane Fonda. This veteran came back to an America that spit on soldiers 12 hours off of the battlefield. This veteran came back to an America that denied us jobs and careers because, when our country called, we answered, and were called killers, dopers, and baby rapists for it.”
Doesn’t square with an America which elected Nixon in 1968 and then re-elected Nixon by a huge margin in 1972.
Nor does it square with my own experience returning from overseas service (not Vietnam) in 1970.
Nobody bothered me, got my old good job back, went to college at night.
(I don’t accept the portrayal of vietnam era vets as homeless, drug addicted alcoholics. Nor do I accept veterans, or conservatives seeking victimhood of any kind).
Mr. Nguyen,
The honor was mine.
CPT ARMOR
MACV 1971
Semper Fi,
TS
Enjoy the view from beneath the sand. Many of the rest of us weren't that lucky. When I enlisted, I wasn't able to get a decent job because I hadn't served in the military and the draft quotas were high. After I got out, I couldn't get a decent job because I HAD served!!
If you experienced none of that, consider yourself VERY lucky!! As for the rest, it's a free country and you can believe what you want.
Sorry to harp, but I'm not seeking victimhood. I'm stating a fact! Deal with it.
Another Great American stands up and speaks out for America.
Remember Tam Ky!
Wow, excellent article!
Most Americans are blind to what he sees on the horizon. He’s seen it once before.
Bump for the evening crowd....
Thank you for your thought. I am very glad to see this.
It is good to know that some of our friends got out of Vietnam and have done well in America.
Semper Fi
Chu Hoi Mr.Nguyen,,,
Welcome Home...
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Thank you for posting this. But now I have a problem with my monitor getting all fogged up, or else it’s these new contacts that are making my eyes water...
And to the young American-by-choice, you are most welcome. I could wish that my fellow Americans had been so gracious when we came home from your former country!
Welcome home, Marine.
Thanks for the ping!
Thanks, brother. I do appreciate it!
SF
DC Wright
Patriotism is like a good fire - you gotta throw on a big log (like this story) once in awhile to keep it alive. To those who gave all - May you rest in Peace. For the rest of us, may we live in Peace.
3/5 Cav, 9th Inf Div
1967 - 1968
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