General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Why I won't allow guns in Keefer's Restaurant [View all]DustyJoe
(849 posts)As a fellow combat vet I feel you have no need to regret something you called the enemy 45 years ago. With the notable exception of the Paula Deen hullabaloo over a decades old utterance, you have no need to feel any shame or regret. With what terms and words do you think the VC and NVA referred to US troops ? Do you think they have regrets about it ? Your proud service stands for itself and I at least personally feel that how you referred to people trying to kill you 45 years ago should be with no regrets. I certainly have none personally. Veterans still call Germans nazis and krauts, the Italians still have a veteran affectionate term along with Japanese and Korean veterans. The Iraq/Afghan veterans also have lovable terms for their muslim enemy counterparts. Non veterans may disagree, but they weren't in the field facing the enemy.