To the editor:
The United States has been at war now for 17 years. These wars have been fought by about 1% of the population. The rest of us have gone about our business without any sacrifice or thought about the fighting.
During the Vietnam War, Trump got five deferments, including one for bone spurs in his foot. Now he says he wants a parade to honor the men and women serving in our military.
What he should do is take a walk around Arlington National Cemetery or go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. He should read the names and meditate on the sacrifice made by Americans whose lives were cut short while he was safe at home.
Would the military parade, which could cost millions of taxpayer's dollars, be held to honor the troops or for the vanity of our president? The American people don't want a big parade to show our might—the American people want peace.
Alba Farfaglia, San Clemente
Note from KBJ: The sheer pettiness of the Left is mind-boggling. Nothing Donald Trump could possibly do would merit their approval.
