I think you are doing a wonderful service and one that is invaluable.  As a younger sister of 2 Vietnam vets (one who suicided after returning and the other [501st Infantry, 101st Airborne] was permanently disabled and lived a life of mental anguish for years after coming home - he died in 1999 - basically drank himself to death), I only wish they had never stepped foot into that war. Both were drafted.  I do not want my sons to experience the horrors my brothers went through. I know neither of my brothers would want their nephews to experience what they had. Both of my brothers were anti-war upon returning, however the damage was already done and neither fully recovered from that damage (both mentally and physically).
 
Both of my sons are beyond their years in understanding what has unfolded and are incredibly outspoken as to their own personal views against war.  We do not live in an area that takes kindly to those who do not follow the pied piper (Bush). I am proud that they stand their ground and I like to think my brothers (their uncles) had something to do with that.
 
Again thank you so much for your help.

Resources
Tomas' Blog
Center on Conscience and War
Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors
American Friends Service Committee Youth Program
GI Right Hotline: (800) 394-9544
Campus Anti-War Network

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