I can see where you're coming from, as 'Nam most certainly wasn't about saving the sovereignty of this country.  It was little more than politics, so I'm sure you guys who got thrown into that mess had to rally around each other for a cause.  I feel bad our country did that to you, as I feel bad our country continues to do that to our servicemen and women.

Yeah, the flag meant something.  But, it's been turned into a marketing and political tool, which seriously tarnishes it's value.  You know how they roll out that big flag before games?  That's disrespectful, as it specifically goes against the U.S. Code that defines respect for the flag; it's never supposed to be displayed horizontally.  But, nobody cares.  It's about $$$$$$ first in this country.  And, nationalism sells.