Fighting for democracy

by Tom Lewandowski—Indiana

Tonight I knocked on the door a man in his late 60’s who had trouble walking. I had ignored the “no soliciting” sign on his door explaining I wasn’t selling anything. He walked out the door and sat down on a stool in the driveway as I gave him the rap. He listened, took the clipboard and signed. I asked him if he worked anywhere. He explained he was a retired US Marine Officer. I asked him what his proudest moment was. He said it was on his first tour of duty commanding those fine young American men Viet Nam fighting for what they thought was democracy. By his second tour he realized they were not fighting for democracy or the common good but the rich, the corrupt, and Lyndon Johnson’s ego. He put his hand on my shoulder and wished us the best of luck.

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