Robert Peterson Vietnam War

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The soldiers in the Vietnam war hated their involvement and many questioned why the united states stepped in the first place. According to Robert Peterson, “I guess I’m fighting for the continued freedom and prosperity of America. But then when i think about it, that doesn 't make much sense either….. To stop communism here or they’ll eventually take over America. That’s a bunch of… bullshit! As far as I’m concerned, unless we quit trying to kill each other there won 't be anyone left to rule the world. I don’t think anyone wants us here”. This shows that Robert Peterson a US soldier anger towards why the united states stepped in and how it benefit the United States. He knew it was to stop the spread of communism, but the united states was