Powell: I stay Republican 'because it annoys them'

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9. Mr Powell we'll never forget what you did

In attempts to cover up this Massacre

Colin Powell, then a 31-year-old Army major, was charged with investigating the letter, which did not specifically refer to Mỹ Lai, as Glen had limited knowledge of the events there. In his report, Powell wrote, "In direct refutation of this portrayal is the fact that relations between Americal Division[75] soldiers and the Vietnamese people are excellent." Powell's handling of the assignment was later characterized by some observers as "whitewashing" the atrocities of Mỹ Lai.[74] In May 2004, Powell, then United States Secretary of State, told CNN's Larry King, "I mean, I was in a unit that was responsible for My Lai. I got there after My Lai happened. So, in war, these sorts of horrible things happen every now and again, but they are still to be deplored.

Read the whole link for a better understanding of what went on.
I personally knew briefly one of the monsters who was involved in this. He moved to our area after the war. He was bat shit crazy and I think somewhat before this but I'm sure this had a lot to do with his insanity. Finally shot himself in the head twice and still didn't die right off, spent the last days in a rest home as a vegetable. Fitting end to a monster.
We always figured his wife at the time pulled the trigger the second time, at any rate I don't think she was even questioned as no one wanted to come to his aid. Everyone was scared of him and hated him with a passion.