This is why frankly I prefer not to have a Viet vet in government. With all due respect to our people who served there, other than McCain, Viet vets currently serving in government (not referring to non-government vets) all seem to be defeatists who view every conflict through the lense of Vietnam, no matter how non-analogous the conflict may be to Vietnam. So many of them seem to have gotten into government with the single minded notion of wanting to be there to "prevent further Vietnams." Kerry is the perfect example of this mindset.
A decorated war hero, Johnson was awarded two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, one Bronze Star with Valor, two Purple Hearts, four Air Medals, and three Outstanding Unit Awards.
You've been a conservative since you were in the 6th grade?
Sounds as if you're still in the 6th grade.
You wouldn't be dissing the Nam vets that way if you sitting on a bar stool next to me right now.
BTW, what era did you serve in, hero?