Daisyjane
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I was turning 18 and about to enter college myself when this happened, and the memories have remained with me to this day. In the aftermath of the shootings, generations were polarized. The 'adults' were clamoring "They should have shot more; should have shot 'em ALL". Even our own parents told us "if you had been there, and disobeyed the order to disperse, they should have shot you, too".
I have studied this intensively. I attended one of the anniversary commemorations, and was amazed at the distances involved. I saw the bullet hole that remains in one of the sculptures. And I felt the intense anger that remains to this day. I would like to know the experiences and feelings of those on this board who are old enough to remember. And for those not of a 'certain age', here's an article appearing today:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/may/04/vietnam-us-military
I have studied this intensively. I attended one of the anniversary commemorations, and was amazed at the distances involved. I saw the bullet hole that remains in one of the sculptures. And I felt the intense anger that remains to this day. I would like to know the experiences and feelings of those on this board who are old enough to remember. And for those not of a 'certain age', here's an article appearing today:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/may/04/vietnam-us-military