Revisiting the Vietnam War--and the Liberal response.

[Sancho]

21. I was in the draft, but my number was not picked...still, I protested against the war.

Most of the anger I saw was against the National Guard and recruiters, especially after Kent State. I did not see lots of attacks on vets, but it would not surprise me if a vet was defending protestors or arguing with them.

Yes, because of My Lai and bombing Hanoi, there were signs and chants about killing babies as I recall. Protests that I saw were generally peaceful. I did help take over a college office for a short while. We also caused a disruption at a college convocation. No spitting.

I didn't keep track, but as I recall our protests got much larger about 1971-72. I threatened to burn my draft card or move to Canada. My father (who had been a major in the Army in the 50's) threatened to cut me off. I stayed at college and worked and didn't go home for about a year.

Interesting times.