I disagree with many of Mac’s positions, but I respect the person’s service.
Living here in San Diego where huge numbers of the POWs were based, I saw dozens in person just after they returned from Viet Nam. You don’t understand unless you see this inperson.
As far as service goes, there are some on this thread
who are anti war, believe the PaulBot propaganda that we deserved 9/11 because we are occupiers.
Having gone face to face with PaulBots and Code Pinkos
many times in person, they have the same talking points.
I disagree with his positions too. I am willing to accept that his service may have been honorable though. I have read enough to realize there are some issues pertaining to this period, but I cannot determine if they are sound and valid. The objections sound reasoned. Under normal circumstances, I would sign on to them. This is a very touchy issue. I’m always going to be inclined to side with the POW, but here I just don’t know.
Here’s what confounds me.
1. Why the intervention or behalf of Vietnam?
2. Why the deaf ear to MIA families and veterans?
3. Why the delirious comradery with Vietnamese officials?
My default position would he that MIA family sensitivities would trump. John’s default position was that Vietnamese interests would trump.
Not all that many years had passed and these same Vietnamese officials had been party to POW abuse and a massive purge.
None the less, John advocated for them over MIA families and veterans. sir never be able to forget what that says about McCain.
BTW, I’m using a tablet and it contributes to some confusing mistakes at times. I try to catch them, but I missed a couple.
In addition I’m not a Paulbot or an anti-war individual. Code Pink, A.N.S.W.E.R.,and their fellow travelers are vile.