Hate the War- not the Warriors

emeraldkity4 · 05-20-2007, 10:33 AM

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm..._satrdr19.html

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But then we saw something else. As we walked with the soldiers to a formal welcome-home ceremony in another part of the airport, passengers all along the way stopped, stood, and applauded the returning warriors. Many offered thanks for their service. Many had tears in their eyes.

TienIsCoolX · 05-20-2007, 12:03 PM

This reminds me of the vietnam war, people didn't give a ***** about the soldiers returning.

interesteddad · 05-20-2007, 12:14 PM

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This reminds me of the vietnam war, people didn't give a ***** about the soldiers returning.

Huh? I'm not sure where you are getting that idea.

emeraldkity4 · 05-20-2007, 12:24 PM

I was still in high school when we pulled out of Vietnam, and it had dominated my entire childhood. While many were against the draft, I don't remember being against those that had been drafted. I still remember a POW/MIA bracelet that I wore for several years ( from a project started by college students), until my soldier was found and returned to the states

, whereupon I was able to send it to him.

I realize while reading history books may give you the impression that many were against the soldiers, and the support they received from the government when they returned was minimal, ( no veteran should ever be homeless or without medical care IMO), I dont remember the average American as being hostile to soldiers. However it had gone on for so long, that I think it was understandable that they were tired of hearing about the "conflict".

TienIsCoolX · 05-20-2007, 12:52 PM

Yeah, I guess the ones who called them baby killers and stuff got the most attention.

emeraldkity4 · 05-20-2007, 01:32 PM

of course that sort of thing is going to get more media coverage, sensationalist sound bites always do.