The more they throw these words around, the less power they have. Let's call it Crying Wolf Syndrome.
Besides, Vietnam does not have as much emotional impact to non-baby boomers. I was in kindergarten when we pulled out of Vietnam. I barely remember when Carter was elected. To most of the GenXers, Vietnam might as well be the Spanish-American war.
Yes, but it's worth studying. Remember the words of
Santayana, "Those who don't remember the past are condemned
to relive it."