[doug from upland]

Hats off to Vietnam veterans. Many of them went through hell to defend this nation, and we are forever grateful. That does not mean, however, that such service prevents them from being really, really, really stupid about how to defend this nation in the Age of Terrorism.

[rogue yam]

dfu - Keep in mind that this organization does not speak for "Vietnam Veterans." Rather, they are a tiny, self-selected group drawn together to promote socialistic world govenment through the undermining of American resolve and using their (presumed) service as a smoke-screen for their unpatriotic agenda. Of course, any person who honorably wore the uniform of the United States of America deserves respect and gratitude for that service. But if someone today is acting against our sovereignty and freedom, then they are to be condemned and opposed regardless of how they label themselves and/or what they might have done in the past. No one earns a bye when it comes to our national interest.

[smoothsailing]

I'm a combat veteran of Nam.

I agree with you.Veterans are like anybody else. They can confuse principles with politics.

Kerry was more blatant, knowing he could gain national attention.He marched with Angela Davis,an avowed Communist.

He led the VVAW, a communist front group at the time.

His military service was noble.

His self-serving abandonment of principle is no better than treason.

[MEG33]

I think we need to remember that the vast majority of Vietnam vets are proud of their service.The dissenters make noise ,the others live their lives,raise their children and aren't vocal.