Uncle Ted and the Fed

[August]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I went to Vietnam, came back and protested against the war (after I was out, in case you wanted to invoke the UCMJ on me). I firmly believe the war was wrong and we never should have been there. If he took steps not to go at all, it doesn't make him a coward and it doesn't mean he doesn't love his country or that he's not a patriot. I've never been a fan, and I think he's quite over the top, but I also think that you both view yourselves as patriots, and where Vietnam was concerned I'm not. I also believe that the people who went to jail rather than be drafted were braver than myself, and the ones who went to Canada better than myself. Most of them weren't interested in saving their skins so much as refusing to participate in their country's immorality.

Steve I can respect those who served under protest as well as those who went to jail for their beliefs, but no way will I ever respect those who ran or lied or weaseled their way out of their obligation, thereby forcing someone else to take their place.

I especially won't respect shallow self promoters like Ted Nugent who'd crap their own pants not for lofty ideals but just to avoid putting themselves at personal risk. His subsequent self professed love for our boys and girls in uniform just rings hollow to me and i'm glad the Army cancelled his appearance.