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The US needs to lend support to ethnic minorities in Vietnam rather than keep going down the same wrong path that leads no where. Support the over 14 million Khmer Krom. Support the Chams. Support the Montagnard. The numbers are there. Support them in in their identity and fight for independence. Nationalism and identity is a very strong motivational factor. Keep it simple. Don't try to combine them into one group because it will confuse them and everyone. Offer them support and promises of independence, a home for each of them. That alone is worth fighting for.
Jul 14, 2019 09:32 AM
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None of us are surprised by the goons’ brutal actions! We have witnessed and written these stories for years now.
The only saving grace is get the word out so the free world would know about it – especially the younger generations. I’m sure the ole eastern European folks haven’t forgotten about these stories either.
Communism is a terrible plague that wreaks humanity its senses of believing, creating, and happiness to the point of wilting and eventually a slow painful death!
In this modern era, we are; and few others; left that want basic freedom and a normal life – that’s it, it can’t get any simpler that these! Unless ones know our torments and ‘walk a mile in our shoes’, ones have no ideas what it’s that drives our determination to a point of singularity - freedom!
So, I know the pain of our people. Notice, I didn’t try or dare to name any groups. First and foremost, we are the people of Viet Nam and yet we belong to a proud different group and tribe. Thus, whenever I said the word Viet Nam, I meant everything above the blue sky down onto every rock and blade of grass w/in VN border. I believe deep w/in my heart that whenever we stand up for VN, we stand up for all the people that live in it. My ancestors served the people proudly, and it’s my dream and wish to serve and lift you up onto my shoulder so you can touch the face of heaven.
Jul 16, 2019 03:42 PM
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