By Mike Wong, Vietnam War GI resister. March 20, 2012

Since the start of the Bush era, soldiers and veterans have been a core part of resisting America’s wars for empire. But what will happen to the young GIs who refused orders to war or directly resisted the military in other ways? In particular, what will life be like for them afterward? What will their lives be like long after these wars are over, and the country and the world moves on? The experience of the Viet Nam era GI resisters may be very relevant here…. Today’s GI resisters have a tough road of struggle ahead of them. But if my generation’s experience is any example, they will prevail, they will become successful, and they will grow to become leaders in their time. The very qualities that led them to resist the wars will also lead them to success in life. And that is how it should be.

Read Mike’s article at inthemindfield.com