Regardless of one's position on the Vietnam War, there is no question that the soldiers were treated abhorrently.  The war was not their fault, and they had little choice in their involvement.  Remember, men were drafted into service in those days.  I have always felt they deserved better.  But I'm one of those goofy, compassionate liberals.  Interestingly, I supported the war initially and for years, until I saw it for what it was, and that we had no real intention of doing whatever was necessary for a victory.  Then I became an ardent opposer.