Every American soldier that has been a casualty since August 1945 has been killed or wounded in vain. World War II was our last necessary war. All other wars since that date have been fought to enrich the military-industrial complex. We were called baby killers when we returned from Vietnam, and today the same kind of soldier is hailed as a hero. Truth is, all soldiers are heroes, but the are also victims of a government that is only interested in profit at the expense of its children.
I saw Ron Kovic years ago in Miami . I think it was at the democratic or republican convention. I was a very young idealistic woman who had gone to protest the war, and I was so impressed with him. Although he had been maimed, he was the most dynamic impassioned man I had ever seen. Of all the people who camped out at Flamingo Park, the Vietnam Vets had the most integrity. Thanks for continuing to keep your voice heard, Mr. Kovic.
@LoyalPatriot1775 "he's a hero. and so is every vet" You don't get it. He is hero - but NOT because he served in Vietnam. Vietnam war was never fought for defending US. Watch Born on the forth of July,listen Kovic, study history of Vietnam War and how it was one of many US Fascist or colonialist wars which started with US gov.+leaders lies.
@LoyalPatriot1775....Beside US Armed forces have been for decades unconstitutional, unamerican org. Today its mostly privatized fascist army for corporations with policy of Nazi-fascism +christian fundamentalism. KOVIC IS A GREAT MAN! HE BECAME GREAT MAN AFTER VIETNAM WAR!
What a wise man who had to learn the hard way. Not due to being stupid but just form being young. It's a shame more humans can't pay attention to speeches like this.
It'd be nice to see our man Kovic getting married to a beautiful woman after what he's been through, that way he wouldn't regret anything.
itzmunk 2 months ago
@itzmunk Yeah, he never married, such a shame!
MrCarl220 3 weeks ago
Ron is a Hero, and he gave his body in that stupid war
cbarrett34 2 months ago
@MrNaganalfo show some respect you fucking clown.you are an internet troll
newyork1969ful 2 months ago
Every American soldier that has been a casualty since August 1945 has been killed or wounded in vain. World War II was our last necessary war. All other wars since that date have been fought to enrich the military-industrial complex. We were called baby killers when we returned from Vietnam, and today the same kind of soldier is hailed as a hero. Truth is, all soldiers are heroes, but the are also victims of a government that is only interested in profit at the expense of its children.
rickcee 3 months ago
Yummyumms you must be trolling. If you served you wouldn't be saying that. I'm all for peace but I'd be happy to help you find peace.
Neuguy69 6 months ago
Ron kovic you little traiter bitch
yummyumms96 8 months ago
@yummyumms96 your a prick and if your an american then your a fucking disgrace to your country.
MrNaganalfo 5 months ago
@MrNaganalfo he is a little traitor bitch hahah go fuck your self
yummyumms96 5 months ago
@yummyumms96 you're an idiot, have some compassion for kovic
cbarrett34 2 months ago
@yummyumms96 you better hope we don't cross paths you piglet sum bitch.
itzmunk 2 months ago
@itzmunk using family guy insults isnt cool.
Faggot.
yummyumms96 1 month ago
I saw Ron Kovic years ago in Miami . I think it was at the democratic or republican convention. I was a very young idealistic woman who had gone to protest the war, and I was so impressed with him. Although he had been maimed, he was the most dynamic impassioned man I had ever seen. Of all the people who camped out at Flamingo Park, the Vietnam Vets had the most integrity. Thanks for continuing to keep your voice heard, Mr. Kovic.
Crow5853 10 months ago 2
PEACE
katherinecan 11 months ago
he's a hero. and so is every vet
LoyalPatriot1775 1 year ago 5
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@LoyalPatriot1775 "he's a hero. and so is every vet" You don't get it. He is hero - but NOT because he served in Vietnam. Vietnam war was never fought for defending US. Watch Born on the forth of July,listen Kovic, study history of Vietnam War and how it was one of many US Fascist or colonialist wars which started with US gov.+leaders lies.
PNACATTACKdotCOM 8 months ago
@LoyalPatriot1775....Beside US Armed forces have been for decades unconstitutional, unamerican org. Today its mostly privatized fascist army for corporations with policy of Nazi-fascism +christian fundamentalism. KOVIC IS A GREAT MAN! HE BECAME GREAT MAN AFTER VIETNAM WAR!
PNACATTACKdotCOM 8 months ago
semper fi brother
ACSSinstructor 1 year ago
He's so right. Ron-we salute you for your past service and continued advocacy on behalf of peace-and your brother and sister vets!
ssblklyn 1 year ago
this guy is truly a hero.
jgidd 1 year ago
What a wise man who had to learn the hard way. Not due to being stupid but just form being young. It's a shame more humans can't pay attention to speeches like this.
TheThing516 1 year ago 6