Re: Contexts

Judy Diamondstone (diamonju who-is-at rci.rutgers.edu)
29 May 1998 12:52:52 -0000

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The post Viet Nam war years were unexpectedly traumatic for
the already traumatized bodies and memories of veterans -
We speak from our bodies. That's innocent. What we say
next is a matter of responsible conscience.

Judy

>Speaking for myself, I was wondering whether I should comment upon the
>innocence of offering the identity as a Vietnam veteran as an explanation
>to a Japanese participant for why he should enjoy the Memorial Day of USA
>war casualties (have a party, watch the parade...) BUT not forget to
>remember. To my mind that rather increases the insult of assuming the US
>perspective to be shared by all.
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>Eva
>eva.ekeblad who-is-at ped.gu.se
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