22 Nov 11
Originally posted by mikelomI apologize for my previous comments. Can't blame it on the drink as I was sober at the time (kids will do that to ya). Anyways, the question you are asking of Vietnam vets (or any war for that matter) in my opinion is a little out of line. Combat is not something that should be discussed on an internet forum. Why would someone tell you something so personal?
I asked in GF because I know there are many Vietnam servers here, and I wonder if those who killed do have remorse or strong feelings of regret for killing, or have disassociated their actions because they killed 'the enemy'.
-m.
22 Nov 11
Originally posted by usmc7257Just about everything is, indeed, discussed on the internet. Why would personal experience of combat; as opposed to marriage, divorce, drug abuse, racism, religion and so on; be any different?
Anyways, the question you are asking of Vietnam vets (or any war for that matter) in my opinion is a little out of line. Combat is not something that should be discussed on an internet forum. Why would someone tell you something so personal?
My grand-father told me of his trench experiences in WW2, and his lack of desire to be there, and his felt need to defend justness at the same time.
Why do you consider I am out of line? The internet is used in everyway possible nowadays to learn and store moments of relevance, is it not?
One has a choice to share personal experiences, or ignore them. I believe that's a simple individual option?
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22 Nov 11
Originally posted by mikelomI agree. The choice is up to the individual. My dad served in the Canadian army during WW11 and is now 95 years old. He has never discussed what went on with him during that time except the "funny" things. Over the years I've asked him on occasion and each time he's managed to redirect the conversation. I've seen letters that my mother has from him during his time overseas (he joined in 1939 and was discharged in 1945) most of which are upbeat. He's never talked to her about it either. Some things I guess are best left alone.
Just about everything is, indeed, discussed on the internet. Why would personal experience of combat; as opposed to marriage, divorce, drug abuse, racism, religion and so on; be any different?
My grand-father told me of his trench experiences in WW2, and his lack of desire to be there, and his felt need to defend justness at the same time.
Why do you c ...[text shortened]... share personal experiences, or ignore them. I believe that's a simple individual option?
-m.
22 Nov 11
Originally posted by mikelomI suppose people will always say what they want to say. marraige, divorce, drug abuse, racism, and religion rarely involve the close quarter killing of another (well religion is full of it, but that is another debate).
Just about everything is, indeed, discussed on the internet. Why would personal experience of combat; as opposed to marriage, divorce, drug abuse, racism, religion and so on; be any different?
My grand-father told me of his trench experiences in WW2, and his lack of desire to be there, and his felt need to defend justness at the same time.
Why do you c ...[text shortened]... share personal experiences, or ignore them. I believe that's a simple individual option?
-m.
Did your grandfather tell you what it was like to kill, or just say he didn't want to be there, but felt the need to defend justness? If it is the latter, he didn't talk to you about combat. He gave you the normal answer the vets give to avoid getting into details that they really don't want to get into.
23 Nov 11
Originally posted by usmc7257Of course, he never told me about facing and killing.
Did your grandfather tell you what it was like to kill, or just say he didn't want to be there, but felt the need to defend justness? If it is the latter, he didn't talk to you about combat. He gave you the normal answer the vets give to avoid getting into details that they really don't want to get into.
I've never held a gun, never mind pointed one at somebody nor shot one.
I'm genuinely interested to know how it feels, to aim and shoot at another human being, and watch them drop. Is it celebration for defeating the 'enemy', or is there hidden regret?
I can think of a few people I'd like to shoot though! 😀
-m. 😳