text: the true lessons of vietnam? 1.  the u.s. is not the world's policeman, and needs the support of the other countries of the world. 2. the american culture may be the best for us, but not for all human beings everywhere and they have the right to decide for themselves. 3. capitalism will prevail on it's own, without the u.s. to force it upon others. 4. the phrase "my country right or wrong" is a cop out, we need to take responsibility for our policies. 5. a citizen can support the troops without having to support the politics that send them to war. seems our country cannot learn from its own history because of politics. deep down we know better but until the citizens demand accountability it will continue. 1. correct the u.s. sets its self up to fail by trying to be rome and conquer the world. 2. not just each citizen and house have the right to be individuals the world has the same right to individualism. 3. capitalism and freedom must start from choice. 4. mass media has taken the old adages the "u.s. is without blame" to the truth all have there own inconsistency.5. today's "troops" need to support themselves the quote an "army of one" it is now a choice to be apart of the military.