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unhappycamper

(60,364 posts)
Tue Feb 4, 2014, 06:47 AM Feb 2014

Having survived two tours in Nam, I understand.

The Smedley Butler Brigade of the Veterans for Peace is actively working with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. When I look at these young kids, I see my generation: fucked up and hurting.

That's what wars do to the human spirit.

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