I am in full support of these events as long as they are not styled as "victory parades," but rather a simple welcoming home of the troops and a show of appreciation for their service.
The only possible victory would be if we knew better than to go over there in the first place..We must learn that man's progress takes time...And we should be more concerned with our own progress.
Or spit on? Is that what you wanted? I'm sorry, but vets like me and apdst aren't allowing that to happen anymore. You shouldn't either, especially considering it was your war that has made everyone so hyper-aware about the treatment of returning servicemen. Don't forget the way your generation was treated and then expect us to endure it too.You know, I served in a war and I didn't expect anybody to give me a parade. Frankly, when I got home from Vietnam the last thing I wanted was a parade. A job was what I really wanted.
To be blunt, if I saw someone spitting on or harassing a veteran personally I would probably punch their lights out and gladly go to jail for it. The welcome home parades of tradition were to remind us that we are lucky to have our freedoms and there exists a people who lived under stricter controls and risked their lives for same. If nothing else parades serve to remind all of us that there is a payment greater than money involved in war and our heros marching that out is an excellent idea.Or spit on? Is that what you wanted? I'm sorry, but vets like me and apdst aren't allowing that to happen anymore. You shouldn't either, especially considering it was your war that has made everyone so hyper-aware about the treatment of returning servicemen. Don't forget the way your generation was treated and then expect us to endure it too.