Good Morning jim,
Just a catch all note to sum up MY thoughts on this whole matter.

1) The Vietnam war started when FDR refused to keep HIS word to Ho Chi Mhen. FDR promised him he would be President over a united French Indo China if he would help fight the Japanese in SE Asia during WWII.

2) Many Americans believe the Bill of Rights are God given rights and therefore beyond control by Government. A passing point - the colonies would not sign the Constitution UNLESS the Bill of Rights were attached.

3) Posting an autograph of Jane Fonda is in poor taste. Many veterans who post here were offended by it including me.

4) I agree it is not a "freedom of speech" issue since the FEDERAL Government is not involved. Notice I said Federal - since most States can do what they want to and against you <g>.The fear was of the Federal Government, not the State.

5) I have a very difficult time with things like: Flag burning, Jane Fonda, Protests that go to the core of what our country represents, etc. It is MY problem and I have handled it well for many years. However, sometimes certain stimuli kick me off <lol>.

6) We, as Americans, have become very sensitive in dealing with other Americans. We fear offending others by saying or doing something that is not liked. Yet it appears to me to be OK to offend vets. This is one of the few countries in the world that pi.... on its vets.

7) Comparing Clinton to Fonda is absurd. Both have betrayed our Constitution but in entirely different ways. One will soon be ex-President the other will always be a reminder of a "horrible" time in our history.

8) I think Trimble ought to get Fonda on one of his Fiesta chips. Maybe he could talk her into an autograph session. Let us see - maybe he could set the date on Veterans day!

Have a nice day Jim! I am not going to address this matter any further. As Gene would say - stick a fork in me. Best, Jim