Mr. Big Shot Says . . .

Saw a show last night on the History Channel. The M-16 rifle was the subject. Innovative weapon put in the hands of seasoned warriors in the swamps and deltas of Viet Nam in 1967. There were some problems in the beginning with the weapon but once it was understood you had to keep the gun very clean it became an effective killing machine. “The M-16 was innovative in the heat of battle.” “This rifle was my friend when I was surrounded by the enemy.” “Did away with a lot of Viet Cong”, said the broken down, overweight man of 60 who was being interviewed.

I was 18 in 1969. One May night that year (continued) . . .