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Gracias, McArthur

From La Dona Louisa, on Mon, 09 Dec 1996 20:21:13 GMT (in response to: A just cause?)

	Thanks for pointng out the fact that the Vietnam
Conflict was not just an ambitios, noble reason to fight.  
It was all blood shed and guts, for what?!  Many people died
for two reasons, not just because they had to but they 
did it out of a sense of duty for their country.  Many people 
think that it was just an unrealistic assurance of democracy.
I don't understand why everyone keeps calling Vietnam a war,
when in fact it was never officially declared a WAR.!?  I 
cannot understand how people can have no regrets for marching
fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, cousins, husbands, 
children, friends, and lovers off to a senseless slaughter.
Would you die and/or be mutilated for your country??  So many
of you say yes, but do you actually think that when it came
right down to it you could.  Would you give your life for 
democracy?  I knew you wouldn't, willingly.
	I thank those men that went over and gave their lives
or body parts to fight in this unnecessary CONFLICT.  For you 
we are sincerely grateful.  Next time take a stand and say,
"I'm Not Going!!!"
   	Thank-you for the realistic horrors of the war.

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