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Throughout the years, the leaders of the self-proclaimed peace movement actively supported and celebrated the victories of communist forces in Indochina, while the American news media often portrayed them as heroes and demonized American military personnel. The voices of dissent were largely silenced.
This skewed narrative continues to dominate mainstream histories and documentaries on the Vietnam War. Notably, renowned documentarian Ken Burns tends to glorify a small faction, the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), rather than the vast majority of Vietnam veterans who are proud of their service despite the war’s mismanagement.
During that tumultuous era, the media downplayed the peace movement’s ties to the enemy in conflict and their questionable funding sources. Despite being labeled as antiwar, many within the movement actually sympathized with the opposing side. Even today, surviving members of the movement gather to commemorate their involvement with regimes in Indochina responsible for significant loss of life.
Presently, there is a growing trend of anti-American violence on college campuses in support of Hamas militants and against Israel, which is gradually being brought to light despite the deep-seated divisions in the media and politics.
The response to this alarming trend has been resolute, bipartisan, and somewhat unexpected.
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Terrorists are being properly labeled as such. Their propaganda is being challenged, and their sources of funding are under scrutiny. The individuals behind the orchestrated chaos are being exposed and held accountable.
This newfound transparency is a positive development stemming from the recent incidents of campus unrest and the inadequate responses from university administrations.
The brave actions of military personnel and law enforcement officers who restore order on campuses are being rightfully acknowledged as heroic.
While these strides are commendable, there is still much work to be done to address the pervasive leftist indoctrination prevalent in America’s educational institutions, from primary schools to doctoral programs.
In the words of the iconic cartoon character Pogo, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”
Or rather, the enemy is among us—within.
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