[sammyg2]

That movie did more harm to the vietnam vets than any nutcase trader actress did.
It took me a long time to get that movie out of my head and regain the respect for them that "most" of them deserve.

I personally know too many whiny, looser lowlifes who don't try to suceed at all, but are more than willing to blame their total failure in life on the vietnam war even though they didn't actually fight. One of them is in my extended family. He never saw combat, never saw Viet Nam. Closest he got was a radio station in Guam. Total looser who wears his vet nam vet card on his sleeve as if it's a get out of jail free pass.
That POS even went "back" to viet nam with his war buddies so he could get some closure. What an asshat. That was the first time he'd ever been there, but the drama queen in his saw an opportunity for some sympathy and attention.

I also know Vets who I admire a great deal for their character, and the sacrifice they made for this country. That movie did them a disservice.