Stereotyping of Viet Nam Veterans )*^&)&*%^*^&%$*^

[JJ_BPK]

I do not support this message.

Not sure why this type of stereotyping is somehow acceptable.

Viet Vets are not all schizophrenic mentally unstable potheads.

VN Veterans are no better or worse than the millions of other veterans that have gone to war.

The one difference, and it's not the veterans. It's how we were treated when we returned.

This stereotyping of VN veterans has been perpetuated by the Left to demean, marginalize, and create a false sense of self-righteous fake compassion, by those that did not serve..

Although some Vets may need help and understanding, they don't need to be stigmatized and portrayed as mentally broken.

I think it's insulting.

My $00.00002

Happy Armforces Day..

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#10....Whiskey Tango.

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[bblhead672]

Veterans of all conflicts are worthy of honor and respect from their countrymen. Americans of honor do not dishonor the men and women that the politicians and the military send off to wage war on their behalf. Disagree with the politics and reasons for the war, but don't hold it against those who have no control over the wars except for themselves and their teammates.

Vietnam veterans are the greatest of their generation, same as the WW2 and Korean vets are the greatest of their own generations.

In my opinion, it was the leftists and their willing accomplices in the media who demonized the Vietnam Veterans. Just another reason I despise leftists. Even though I was just a teenager, it pissed me off then and still does today.

To all of you who are Vietnam Vets, I salute you and honor your service.

[WarriorDiplomat]

The Vietnam stereotyping and endless movies characterizing destroyed men from the brutality of war etc.....has allowed this generation of soldiers to take advantage of the perception hell kids have gotten 100% disability for basic training (thank you full metal jacket) and Fob-ettes anyone who goes overseas reaps the benefits whether you see combat or not....I really love how my Air Force neighbor goes overboard to make sure everyone knows he is a vet of war time countries I watch him try his best to act like a traumatized warrior LOL

[cbtengr]

Originally Posted by WarriorDiplomat

The Vietnam stereotyping and endless movies characterizing destroyed men from the brutality of war etc.....has allowed this generation of soldiers to take advantage of the perception hell kids have gotten 100% disability for basic training (thank you full metal jacket) and Fob-ettes anyone who goes overseas reaps the benefits whether you see combat or not....I really love how my Air Force neighbor goes overboard to make sure everyone knows he is a vet of war time countries I watch him try his best to act like a traumatized warrior LOL

Exactly!

[EricV]

Interestingly, the combat vets I know from VN are some of the sanest people I know.