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Originally posted by PornoDoggy@Mar 12 2004, 03:15 PM
I would be very interested in seeing a comparison between Iraq and Vietnam as far as the percentage of forces that were from the National Guard. The last figure I saw was that approximately 6,000 Guardsmen served in 'Nam over the course of the entire war. I would not doubt that there are more than that currently serving in and around Baghdad.

The point is simple. Comments about the nature of Guard service during the Vietnam war cannot possibly reflect on current Guard personnel because the way the military is set up is so vastly different.

As far as Kerry's involvement in antiwar activities ... SO THE FUCK WHAT. I've heard stories far worse than anything Kerry said in front of Congress, all from people who were there and did the things they told about. They happened - they were real. The man went and did his time ... while he "only" served 4 1/2 months, he also managed to pick up three purple heart-shaped baubles in that time, so he was entitled to go home - and he was entitled to speak out when he came home.

Granted, he could have done something honorable - like defend Texas from the Mexican Air Force ...

SO THE FUCK WHAT?

Fuck Kerry that's what.