I don't like this war but I am happy to see the individuals caught up in it treated much better than the Vietnam vets.
135725
Excellent answers all with the exception of...colaboy3rd...  People of you ilk were some of the problem.  The vast majority of returning vets went on to live productive lives and continue to contribute to society.  There were a few malcontents that had drug problems, but no more than the percentage that is in our population.  This number was mainly seen in drafted members from inter cities (one of Johnson's mistakes)  The war w as not popular, but we had to go because Civilians make that judgment call not military people.
350995
Well at least we don't have trouble with the joke from the troops,they don't need to explain it to us. I luv em all, they join for different reason but their #1 job is defending this country and how can you disrespected that.
473801
YES!!! most certainlt,i may not totally agree with all of our goverments policys,but i feel nothin but respect and honor for military,they deserve our best
507454
there is sort of a back-door draft going on where they can get people who are out of the military back in, even if they've already served their time.  If a full draft starts, you will see a definite changing of feelings toward the war.
488191
THANK YOU!\ni hated the people in my history class last year that refused to believe that, and that history was pointless! you're so right about the fact that iraq is a completely the same as vietnam!
424033
We owe them thanks for their bravery and sacrifices. There is nothing great about the fact that they are there right now. I agree about the irony though.
384293
I know I'm glad. Maybe the American public is finally seeing past the flag waving, bible thumping rhetoric. At least, I hope so.
332980
I have to say other than pay my taxes I have done NOTHING to support the current war effort in Iraq, but have supported it in Afghanistan.  I have friends serving in both locations and I remind them as often as we can email that regardless of how people feel about the wars I will NOT let them return to the "welcome" our vietnam veterans got.  I also discuss (that's right discuss) my views with others who share them and don't share them. I have learned a lot and they have too.\n\n(Remember, supporting our troops who are doing their job is NOT the same as supporting the wars.)
271150
I don't think the way troops are being treated the way they were in the Vietnam era. Americans today are far more apathetic at the whole political process, and even about the war. Many Americans seem to be more content watching the latest 'American Idol', and other reality TV shows, than to care enough about having an informed opinion about world matters.
199727
Well you see... there were vietnamese people... and we killed a lot of them.  Then they killed a lot of us.  Much like iraq, we should have just turned their country into a charred black rock in east asia.  i mean, after all... the winners of the wars are the ones who write the history books.
349882
I am sorry for people dying during war.  But i am sick of soldiers families (i.e. rose gentles) going on about the illegal war - if you didnt want your son to fight in a war you should have stopped him joining the army.  I feel for innocent people who die during war not people who pick up a gun and go and fight.
655816
I used to roll my eyes at the military. I used to spew uneducated nonsense about how our country was a terrible place to live, and that I wanted to live someplace that was actually free. That was before I realized that soldiers sacrafice so much of their own freedom in order to make our country a great place to live. Thank you for giving your life to make all of us "civilians" free. Happy Father's Day, Big C!" You're doing a wonderful Job!
153006
For my own part, I thank you. I wholeheartedly disagree with anyone who blames our troops for doing their best to fight for our country. I do not agree with the politics that sent you there, but I will fight that battle with the politicians in the best way that I can. I think that there is more support than there was for the soldiers who fought in Viet Nam, and I would like to think that this rise in support shows that more Americans are beginning to understand the need to support our troops. The argument as to why we are there, and whether it's right or wrong, is one best fought with politicians, not with those who fight so hard for us. Again, thank you!
88950
Tonight I watched part I and II of Band of Brothers. It's good to know you got good men next to you when you've been wounded in action.\n\nCurrahee!
103619
If this is true, I'll no longer go there,,I do not support war but I sure the heck do support the men over there, including my hubby who won't be back for eleven months,,,,they did not ask for this and sure the heck don't wanna be there...god bless and thanks for supporting our country...stay safe
327814
i think it is good to honor all those that have been in battle and it does not matter what the war was...i do not like war.. but i am glad for all those who made it home...but in what condition did some of them make it home...how much damage does being involed in a war do to a person... i do not think i could sleep nights myself...i have never been in was but just abusive husbands has done great damage to me...
635196
I have two sons in the military (not American) and no, I'm NOT willing to give them up for useless reasons like that.It  really bothers me every time I see someone else's child has been sacrificed. It reminds me of the Viet Nam War.Sad,Sad,sad.