The Insurgence of Vietnam and Korean War Veterans

Korean and Vietnam War veterans were called upon by their country and not only fulfilled the expectations, but surpassed their call of duty and transitioned into community service organizations across the United States after the wars.  It is now time for them to continue these practices and help the next generation of military service personnel and other American civilians become better organized and educated in patriotism.  These veterans are the next Greatest Generation and the country needs them now more than ever.  We have domestic and international turmoil that requires their experience and wisdom so that the country progresses for the better. 

Currently, the country is in a two-part state of political apathy and international aggressiveness that is similar to the period of time in which these heroes were called upon by their generation’s government.  That is, we have serious drug abuse that is killing people and causing other great despair, gun violence at an unprecedented level, a fraudulent justice system, politicians who cater to the needs of only the wealthy, domestic and international terrorist attacks in our communities, sociological disorganization in urban communities, poorly managed healthcare, lack of gainful employment for both the American heroes and other citizens, banks billing students with ridiculous interest rates, threats of war in North Korea, and oppression against females.  And this is the short and generalized list of social issues that are abundant in our society. 

Our veterans have the ability to stand up and talk about these problems because of their social role in our country and in turn be part of a positive transition.  Vietnam and Korean War veterans – as well as all other military professionals – have this power because of their patriotic dedication to the country and any person, or group, who does not take the time to listen to our American veterans who speak out against the above-mentioned matters is engaging in extreme negligence toward the foundation of the United States.  Veterans sacrificed so much for the country and they now deserve the credit for helping the country in times of lost hope.  Rise up and show the next generation to respectfully, and maturely, participate in positive activism, Korean and Vietnam War veterans!  It can be done.  Public officials will listen to military veterans who are calling for better public service and favorable social progressions.  The First Amendment in this country allows for the people to peaceably redress their government, what better leaders in these actions than our military service members exist?  Not many others can say they served their country like the way that our armed service practitioners have – especially the Korean and Vietnam War veterans.

These veterans should establish community forums where discussions about the state of the country occurs and then generate beneficial solutions.  Washington, and state capitals, should be flooded with ideas that help the country positively grow from veterans of all walks of life; and it should be spearheaded by the Korean and Vietnam veteran lobbying groups.  Fuck any disdain from people who think that Korean and Vietnam veterans should quietly stand aside and let the country that they fought for turn to shit.  Once more, we need you now more than ever!  Moreover, these specific veterans (Vietnam and Korean War veterans) also hold the key to positive influences in our culture because of their relationships with the World War Two generation – a generation that is unfortunately almost forever gone.  Carrying the services that were learned from the Greatest Generation and educating the next wave of children and young adults about proactive measures to make a better United States is an additional civic duty, and should encompass taking the respect of our country’s veterans and doing something outstanding with it.  The millennials need the assistance from these brave generations so that they can carry the torch for the generation after them.  Mobilize yourselves, Korean and Vietnam veterans.  Your fellow Americans desperately need you.