I don’t sweat those deferments, either DJT’s or Biden’s. I had student deferments, then got drafted, and went.
RVN turned out to be an incredible and exhilarating experience in hindsight. I also got to Chicago for the MLK riots (1st Armored Division).
Turned out VietNam was a nightmare that shouldn’t have been. I don’t criticize anybody’s personal decisions on that, but I would happily dispatch Hanoi Jane or Kerry for their treasonous actions.
I watched the west side ( madison ave, mostly - south side was strangely quiet - rumor Rangers made a deal with the cops) go up in flames from the Monky Wards building downtown state street during the riots...