I share your disgust of the poor treatment the Nam vets got on their return home. Most of them thought they were doing the right thing and fought with honor. It was a pity that their trust in their political leaders was misplaced. Now as Bush prepares for war in Iraq and elsewhere, I see the same sad faces on the sons and daughters of these vets. What gratitude will the nation show them on their hopeful return ? Heroes against terrorism ? I think not - they will be used and forgotten.
-wg
P.S. I remember an interview with a 20 yr. old GW-I vet, who was horribly disfigured by friendly fire on his Bradley. This kid has been forgotten by America for over 12 years, but he will never forget.