Been there done that, seen it, can't buy it

Never done this sort of thing before, but will try now. The author of the previous remark, was correct in some ways, but completely misses the mark. In that we are a society of choices, and as a free nation, as in the eyes of the world, and our social direction is fueled by capitalism, and ours is a functioning government as old as most that now exist, we stand for something that cannot be grasped by third world countries who have not evolved from totalitarianism and the one simple reason is FREEDOM. De Oppresso Liber is the motto of the special forces. Free the oppressed. Help people to help themselves. I never agreed with the protest magnitude during the war(I served during the war) as it split the country into well defined stratas. And the country and the young haven't the morals or integrity it once had, and that is sad, because to have no sense of honor or direction is a disgracful situation. The act of protest to make a point is acceptable, but depth and the breadth of the protests during the Vietnam war exceeded the intent. It justified the shirking of duty and the mental slovishness of the elite. Our media bought into it to the hilt, and anyone who would put any trust in the media since should buy shares in the Brooklyn Bridge. I feel sorry for anyone who thinks this country is less than they would want to defend, and I do not see us as an Imperialistic nation, only one that wants to offer what we have which is founded for freedom. Gotta go, could write a book if I only knew how to organize thoughts and feelings. Thanks, Rick