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For once, I actually agree with Severo and Milford.  The homecoming of the Vietnam veteran was not all that terrible compared to the usual welcoming trend of returning soldiers.  Compared to basically all the previous wars, except World War II, the return of Vietnam veterans was par for the course.  However, the fact that their homecoming was similar to many veterans before it, does not excuse the behavior.  Rather, it highlights the terrible pattern of the mistreated and under-appreciated veterans.  What made the Vietnam’s veteran seem so distinct was the expectation of a homecoming similar to that of WWII soldiers.  Who could blame them though?  Ron Kovic wrote about the heoric memories he had of the returning WWII soldiers.  The warm welcoming received by WWII veterans seemed a typical experience to Vietnam veterans because it is what they knew and therefore expected. 

This time around I read Frances M. Liberty.  I thought it was interesting how she could recall so many memories about war with humour.  I don’t think she necessarily thought these recollections were funny, rather it is an easier emotion to deal with.  Personally, when ever I’m unsure about how to deal with something, the first reaction I have is to laugh.  Another reason I think Frances reverted to humour was because of all the years she’s had to think about her experiences.  For example, the clip we watched in class when she was tackled by an officer; she was cracking up as she was telling the story.  At the time I’m sure she was scared, but looking back and knowing the end result, the circumstance seemed funny.  Frances also may have been laughing about her stories to show that she is okay now.  Laughing conveys that she is okay with her story and so you too can enjoy it without being concerned about how it affected her.