Second, we believe that this episode can serve as an opportunity for our country to tell all of our veterans, especially the Vietnam veterans, that we appreciate their military service and that we are truly grateful for their sacrifices. The return home for many Vietnam veterans was made all the more devastating when many of their fellow citizens shunned their service and demonized the soldiers who left home to fight for their country. Finally, as the horrors of war are discussed, we hope that they can serve to remind the U.S. government of exactly what happens when Americans are sent into harm's way. To commit our young men and women to a war is to subject them to the horrific experiences that former Sen. Kerrey and millions more are still trying to put behind them. War is a deadly serious proposition and should never be undertaken lightly or without the highest regard for those who bear its ultimate burden.
War is hell.
But we hope that as a result of this episode, peace of mind and of conscience can find our dear friend Bob Kerrey and all of our fellow American veterans. This article published in the Athens Daily News on Tuesday, May 1, 2001. send this story to a friend discuss this story email the editor opyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.