Back in September of 1963, I knew better than anyone that President Kennedy was right to send military advisors to Vietnam in an attempt to help steer that country into a better direction. Then I made the mistake of doing some reading on the history of Vietnam and by the beginning of 1964, I had changed my mind and had become convinced that America was now on the wrong road when it came to Vietnam. Eleven years later with about 58,000 American soldiers dead as a result of our war in Vietnam, I was still certain we had made a mistake.
I have pretty much relived that experience over the past decade as America insisted that war was necessary in Iraq and in Afghanistan, and much like my earlier experience, I have been on the losing side of the argument.
But here are the reasons why I tend to take a deep breath while considering my views. My wife in many ways is far brighter than I and has helped me to enjoy life in ways that I would never have done if not for her. My four children, each and every one of them turned out to be far superior than me in school as their grades have clearly shown. My sons and daughter in law have added to our family wonderful traits that have only added to my joy. My life at work was an incredible experience made the more so as a result of being surrounded by so many competent and bright colleagues, attorneys, secretaries and investigators all.
In the end, I confess I have been one lucky guy. And as a reminder of this fact, I will attend my annual family weekend gathering beginning tomorrow and will kvel during a three day period over just how lucky I have been.
I have pretty much relived that experience over the past decade as America insisted that war was necessary in Iraq and in Afghanistan, and much like my earlier experience, I have been on the losing side of the argument.
But here are the reasons why I tend to take a deep breath while considering my views. My wife in many ways is far brighter than I and has helped me to enjoy life in ways that I would never have done if not for her. My four children, each and every one of them turned out to be far superior than me in school as their grades have clearly shown. My sons and daughter in law have added to our family wonderful traits that have only added to my joy. My life at work was an incredible experience made the more so as a result of being surrounded by so many competent and bright colleagues, attorneys, secretaries and investigators all.
In the end, I confess I have been one lucky guy. And as a reminder of this fact, I will attend my annual family weekend gathering beginning tomorrow and will kvel during a three day period over just how lucky I have been.
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