landofahhs,
Well spoken, heart-felt words there. While we and our moderators attempt to keep the conversations on this forum drum-related (as there are countless other forums for political discourse), you sir have earned the right to take a few moments and stand on a soap box here in this forum or in the middle of Main Street in any American town and express your views. While few may have thanked you for serving your country in Vietnam, or welcomed you back as they did your father and grandfather, I salute your patriotism, respect your politics, and thank you for your service to our country.
Mike