Walking home, I reflected on what the anti-war movement has degenerated into -- a squabbling collection of aging socialists, pro-Palestinian militants, and cowardly anarchists. The Vietnam vets -- who were there just to protect our monuments and show support for the troops -- had a surprising effect on the protestors. “Fight back! Fight back!” was one of the protestors’ slogans. But it was all talk. When confronted by people who actually fought and bled for their country, the protestors grew sheepish and embarrassed -- I would even say humiliated. I couldn’t help but notice that the anarchists – the supposed hardcore fringe of the movement – waited until they were safely out of range of the veterans to burn a flag. Afraid of the vets, afraid of the cops, they don’t seem to be good for much other than occasionally smashing storefront windows when there’s no one else around.
“Whose streets? Our streets!”, they chanted. Not on Saturday they weren’t.
5 comments:
Thank you for your kind words, Lady!
The Korean and Vietnam War Vets are the most underrated and ignored veterans of all time! When you bleed and die for your country you're a hero in my book.
Even some of today's leaders have a grudge against Vietnam Vets, and that's an absolute disgrace.
If you ever get a chance to go to England, try and get to Cambridge. It is awonderful small city with Cambridge University, some great restaurants and pubs. Please buy some kleenex and go visit the US Military Cemetery. You will never forget it.
Not sure I can take it, Deuce.
The Tigress has been to France (Normandy) and has described the American cemeteries there to me.
They must be similar to Cambridge.
deuce, I visited the wondrous Cambridge campus a few years back - it was magnificent, to say the least. The recent film "The History Boys" brought back memories for sure.
Nice town as well, with lots of pubs as you said. But then, I was too young to drink beer. How I relish visiting it again!
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