Vietnam was a mistake from the start. We should have learned from the French. They tried to hold it for 20 years prior to us tresspassing. If however we had fought that conflict with the same committment and zeal as the previous engagements, the outcome would have been short and (un)sweet. War is war and you cannot fight one worrying if you are insulting the rest of the world. You're best bet is to stay home if you cannot commit and finish what you start. We lost boys ( and girls) for nothing and probably learned nothing and you won't hear anyone of conservative 2nd amendment mentality tell you different.