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Originally Posted by Pogo
Then for all intents and purposes, you are saying that terrorism is an acceptable methodology.
Furthermore, why weren't the Vietnamese people entitled to decide for themselves which political model best suited them? Shall we throw out the concept of inalienable rights, as well, and if we do, what exactly does that leave us with in your estimation?
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Terrorism, and any methodology, is acceptable when used in defense by a otherwise peaceful force. No methodology is acceptable when its used against US citizens. Its a matter of perspective and intent.
Furthermore the Vietnamese people should have been entitled to decide for themselves. Im no expert on the exact history, but the Geneva Accords set up elections in South Vietnam. If the US did indeed rig those elections, that was wrong. However, the south vietnamese did not want to be invaded and killed by the north either.