Thanks for commenting.

You may well be correct suggesting some Vietnam protestors have since become financially successful. That success would be due to their personal efforts to better themselves.

I don't make a cynical generalization against them nor begrudge the success of a few. There were as many, beyond the tragic four murdered at Kent state, who had struggles and traumas in life following the protests. There were many like Mary Ann Vecchio who did not go on to lead a corporate life. Their journey in life is no less valid than a CEO, and both had and have pride in what they stood for and the change they insitgated.

Some may have cashed in on the opportunism of the post Vietnam War boom, some may have struggled after. My point is not what has become of them, that is their individual story, my point is to admire the bravery and impetus it took to make a stand, to be heard.

I believe the Vietnam invasion, like every war, serves as a cancer, a disease on the ideals of society and ravages the innocence of youth. Disdain and cynicism for those who have chosen not to merely cower away, and instead have tried to speak their truth, is not beneficial.

Thanks for commenting, your point is heard.K