Let Us Discuss

   I hope by now, or the near future, you have watched Ken Burns Vietnam Series on PBS.
   I enjoy his work, and his time doing research, and near fairness of details.
   I was certainly on the fence about watching this program, it is long, and painful. ( How many sentences can I start with "I"??)
       Let me start again.
       The series Vietnam by Ken Burns, is a must see for all people. My age, especially, it was our war.
These were our glory days, filled with some pretty big changes. My father fought in the Korean War, and he explains how futile these so called wars were. At this point I can not argue, my reason for protesting this war, I just haven't the energy to explain, or change a persons mind. I can say after I saw this series on PBS, I was very proud of my stand against wars, and especially this monstrosity.
     I hate that any young man, or any person had to die in this war. On either side, such a cost was paid. All wars, have the same chance, of someone not coming home. This war, had no glory, no purpose, no reason for these humans to leave it on the battlefield. There was no battlefield, just jungles and rice farms. There was no military plan, it was a cluster f*ck of a mess, and a high price was paid. I did not breathe the entire, long series. The hubs and I were very quiet while it was on. We had lengthy discussions about all aspects of what we had seen and heard. I had to call my father, and ask him some personal things, that I have never asked him. He was very honest, and curious as to why now,  I was asking him.
    My heart was so heavy with regret, and utter contempt for our government for keeping this charade going. My family always has known my personal feeling towards wars, violence, stupid guns all in every cray crays hands!! I also have a strong belief in respect for your country and military people. I honor all whom have even gone to basic training!! I am so sorry there were wars that you had to go too. Especially when they had nothing about protecting our country. ( which is a catch phrase warmongers so like to use) I understand War World1 and 2, it had a plan and purpose, and an end result in stopping bad things from happening to people all over the world. The Korean War and The Vietnam War and us in Afghanistan for 17 years, there are no reasons.But I can not beat this dead horse, people have such strong beliefs contrary to mine. Which is normal, I just hope even if you disagree with me, watch this program. Take notes, learn something and thank a veteran for all that they have done for us, even if its against your belief system.
   My brother in law, Michael Baron served over in Vietnam . Ken Delaney an Andrew Jackson Grad, lost his young life over there. So many, in all our wars. This particular war, the times we were living in, very powerful stuff. Take a minute to watch, its the least we can do.
     So much more to tell you about, but I will end this blog. It deserves its own page.