Vietnam Q

[kcdusk]

I was after an answer, or opinions on a question that struck me the other day. I understand the public didnt want the USA to get involved in the vietnam war. I understand it was unpopular, that there was a draft to get servicemen etc.

I understand the public not being happy with the government for getting involved. But why were returned servicemen so badly treated? After all, they were drafted, sent over against their will to fight an unpopular war, then when they returned they were ignored and treated badly, almost like it was their fault.

I dont understand why the public took out their frustrations on the fighting men. Was it just a continuation of a sorry affair? Was it misguided? Or was there more to it?