Reply #25: I share in your confliction.. [View All]

[Virginia Dare]

there is no question that she is symbolic of the pain and bitterness that was experienced in this country during and after Vietnam. I think the collective memory of the divisiveness and hurt that was experienced keeps many people from more vocally opposing the Iraq War. The evil repukes keep this going by endlessly repeating the meme "if you're against the war, you're against the troops" (I was glad to see Chuck Hagel calling bullshit on it yesterday).

On the other hand, she is one gutsy lady to put herself out like this, and I admire her for having that kind of conviction. She's got to know what all of these old skeletons will be dragged out once again.