Why do you honor Vietnam verans?

Answer 1

If we have a system in which we democratically elect our representatives who then decide on our behalf that some of us must become involved in a war which is supposed to be in the nations best interest. Then perhaps we need not honor them but we are certainly responsible for them after having been forced to go out and fight for a corrupt foreign government that just happened to make friends with our politicians and arms lobby. It is not som uch a matter of honour it is a mater of appreciation and shared responsibility.

We honor those men and women who volunteer to protect our lives and our interests. Just as we honor firemen and law enforcement officer we honor military men and women.

Consider this: we make arbitrary laws that we as a society believe will protect our best interest such as drug laws and laws that protect property from theft. We protect the weak from those who would beat them up and take their stuff.

If you accept the fact that the world is a dangerous place and that there are countries , factions and groups who would do us harm then you must accept the fact that we have to defend ourselves and our interests. We elect people to make decisions on our behalf and every once in a while when all else fails we are faced with standing up to whoever threatens our existence.

Vietnam was one of these extraordinary situations when our elected leaders decided that since we had a treaty with countries in the region of southeast Asia that called for mutual protection in the event of aggression we chose to send troops to protect the Sovereign government of South Vietnam . Vietnam like Korea had been divided in half by the united nations at the behest of countries with factories, trade and personnel in these countries torn apart by civil strife. Communist in the north pushed south against the Capitalists without regard for treaties or The united Nations., Now it's one thing to try to unify a country and do away with the partition but the north and south were as different as cats and dogs with different cultures and different philosophy's. The communist wouldn't take no for an answer and waged war against the south. Our leaders believed that for economic reason, to honor our treaty and to stop a violent cruel take over of the peaceful democratic south that we should send troops.

We did not lose the the Vietnam war ..We left. When popular support for the war ended in 1969 we began to withdraw with most combat troops leaving the country by 1971. All advisors left in 1975 when the south could no longer hold back the hordes from the north. We trained and equipped with tanks and planes the south Vietnamese army but they were not able to hold the country.

November 11th we honor all Americans who have defended our country in all our wars and military conflicts at Veterans Day. May 31 were honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We honor the men and women who gave their lives defending our way of life. This Memorial Day remember that freedom comes with a cost. Winston Churchill said, " I thank God for the rough men who don't mind doing harm to others on my behalf". Until we find a way to stop evil in the world we will sometimes have to send our military to protect our way of life. There are those who for whatever reason, jealousy, greed or sheer barbarism must be stopped. Pity, It's the way of the world.

There is no honour in being forced through conscription to fight for another nations political interests.

Answer 2

We honor Vietnam veterans because they served their country during a difficult and controversial war. They sacrificed their time, physical and mental well-being, and in many cases, their lives to protect our freedoms and uphold their sense of duty. Recognizing and honoring their service is a way to show gratitude and respect for their bravery and sacrifice.