While many Americans treated returning veterans horribly it is also worth remembering how many times our politicians of both parties lied to us about Vietnam. Without protests of citizens including many returning veterans many more lives may have been lost in a unnecessary war. Let us all be aware, many in government still attempt to lie and or distract us from the real problems facing our great country. Whatever your politics may I recommend Ken Burn's Vietnam documentary on PBS. My admiration and respect for those who served was reinforced and my disgust for upper levels of the military and politicians and their concern for promotions or the next election was intense. Are protests pleasant to watch especially if they conflict with our views of the world? No. Are they sometimes necessary? Vietnam may offer an important lesson.
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