For many years after that war I was bitter at the country for the way we Viet Vets were treated. I sure didn't respect authority after that experiance and the way the politics of it played out. At the time I was never really against people who were against the war. In hindsight I guess I was too. I remember at the time thinking that it probably took as much guts and conviction avoiding the draft and for example going to Canada as it did to get on that plane and go over there.
Some people seem to forget how it was back then and where society was at.
Time seems to change perspectives. That war wasn't that cut and dry. I guess you can tell I still have a little resentment I carry around. They are the real Patriots. I will not forget them.