San Gabriel Tribune 2-7-73

Writer Ignores Facts, Rants Like Demagogue

It’s too bad I disagree with Dwayne Hunn, but I want to rip off his ripoff of this country’s Vietnam policies. If Mr. Hunn had done any research, he would have found that for the past 1,000 years South Vietnam has not been one nation with North Vietnam. Vietnam as a “nation” (and I use the term loosely), came into being only towards the end of World War II.

The one reason I can think of South Vietnam canceling the proposed elections in 1955 is because it knew that Ho Chi Minh would win, and, being a devout Communist, immediately abolish the Nationalist party. That would be like the Republican party outlawing the Democratic party right here in the U.S.A. (which sometimes I think should be done).

A lesson from history was the abolishment of all opposition parties in Nazi Germany. If Ho Chi Minh had gotten his way, all Indochina would now be one nation, accomplished either by force or peaceful “Munich 1938” agreements.

If Mr. Hunn wants to criticize this country, I will be happy to buy him a one-way ticket to any Communist country where his criticism will be more appropriate sounding. Otherwise, I suggest he find something constructive to say about the country he lives in. Exposing corruption is one thing, ranting like a demagogue is another.

Sincerely,

Steven Desens

Glendora