May 4, 1970

[JaniceSW]

On May 4, 1970, National Guardsmen fired a barrage of tear gas into a crowd of demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University. On May 2, then-Gov. Jim Rhodes who was running for Senate, called the students "the worst type of people that we harbor in America." (Sound like anyone you know?) After the tear gas and the fact that the students did not disperse but began throwing rocks, the National Guard started firing and between 61 and 67 shots were fired. Four students were killed, eight others were injured, including one of whom who was permanently paralyzed.

I was in college at the time at another university.  I am somewhat familiar with this era and the protests and war itself.  It was a very divided time.  I had one foot in each camp.  I wanted to support my government and troops but was very uncertain we should be in Vietnam doing some of the things we were doing. An echo of present times?  Perhaps!

[countrygirl12]

On May 4, 1070, National Guardsmen fired a barrage of tear gas into a crowd of demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University. On May 2, then-Gov. Jim Rhodes who was running for Senate, called the students "the worst type of people that we harbor in America." (Sound like anyone you know?) After the tear gas and the fact that the students did not disperse but began throwing rocks, the National Guard started firing and between 61 and 67 shots were fired. Four students were killed, eight others were injured, including one of whom who was permanently paralyzed.

I was in college at the time at another university.  I am somewhat familiar with this era and the protests and war itself.  It was a very divided time.  I had one foot in each camp.  I wanted to support my government and troops but was very uncertain we should be in Vietnam doing some of the things we were doing. An echo of present times?  Perhaps!

I don't think they had universities in the year 1070.  Some how doubt you were in college in 1070 either.  I mean that would make you about 970 years old.

[Drutts0643]

On May 4, 1070, National Guardsmen fired a barrage of tear gas into a crowd of demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University. On May 2, then-Gov. Jim Rhodes who was running for Senate, called the students "the worst type of people that we harbor in America." (Sound like anyone you know?) After the tear gas and the fact that the students did not disperse but began throwing rocks, the National Guard started firing and between 61 and 67 shots were fired. Four students were killed, eight others were injured, including one of whom who was permanently paralyzed.

I was in college at the time at another university.  I am somewhat familiar with this era and the protests and war itself.  It was a very divided time.  I had one foot in each camp.  I wanted to support my government and troops but was very uncertain we should be in Vietnam doing some of the things we were doing. An echo of present times?  Perhaps!

I remember it well Janice.I had just graduated HS.

Vietnam was a joke.Im glad my lottery # bailed me out cos i passed my army physical.If i knew then Jesus words RE the sword i woulda went to jail before i killed someone that i had no idea why.

IC ur being tested on your typos.If its in good humor thats ok.....but seeing where it came from i doubt it.

[Donnamarg323]

On May 4, 1070, National Guardsmen fired a barrage of tear gas into a crowd of demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University. On May 2, then-Gov. Jim Rhodes who was running for Senate, called the students "the worst type of people that we harbor in America." (Sound like anyone you know?) After the tear gas and the fact that the students did not disperse but began throwing rocks, the National Guard started firing and between 61 and 67 shots were fired. Four students were killed, eight others were injured, including one of whom who was permanently paralyzed.

I was in college at the time at another university.  I am somewhat familiar with this era and the protests and war itself.  It was a very divided time.  I had one foot in each camp.  I wanted to support my government and troops but was very uncertain we should be in Vietnam doing some of the things we were doing. An echo of present times?  Perhaps!

I remember it well Janice.I had just graduated HS.

Vietnam was a joke.Im glad my lottery # bailed me out cos i passed my army physical.If i knew then Jesus words RE the sword i woulda went to jail before i killed someone that i had no idea why.

IC ur being tested on your typos.If its in good humor thats ok.....but seeing where it came from i doubt it.

Bravo Drutts!!

[dsawan]

yeah wasnt around in 1070 ad.

[JaniceSW]

On May 4, 1070, National Guardsmen fired a barrage of tear gas into a crowd of demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University. On May 2, then-Gov. Jim Rhodes who was running for Senate, called the students "the worst type of people that we harbor in America." (Sound like anyone you know?) After the tear gas and the fact that the students did not disperse but began throwing rocks, the National Guard started firing and between 61 and 67 shots were fired. Four students were killed, eight others were injured, including one of whom who was permanently paralyzed.

I was in college at the time at another university.  I am somewhat familiar with this era and the protests and war itself.  It was a very divided time.  I had one foot in each camp.  I wanted to support my government and troops but was very uncertain we should be in Vietnam doing some of the things we were doing. An echo of present times?  Perhaps!

I remember it well Janice.I had just graduated HS.

Vietnam was a joke.Im glad my lottery # bailed me out cos i passed my army physical.If i knew then Jesus words RE the sword i woulda went to jail before i killed someone that i had no idea why.

IC ur being tested on your typos.If its in good humor thats ok.....but seeing where it came from i doubt it.

Would you like to explain "but seeing where it came from...?"

[JaniceSW]

On May 4, 1070, National Guardsmen fired a barrage of tear gas into a crowd of demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University. On May 2, then-Gov. Jim Rhodes who was running for Senate, called the students "the worst type of people that we harbor in America." (Sound like anyone you know?) After the tear gas and the fact that the students did not disperse but began throwing rocks, the National Guard started firing and between 61 and 67 shots were fired. Four students were killed, eight others were injured, including one of whom who was permanently paralyzed.

I was in college at the time at another university.  I am somewhat familiar with this era and the protests and war itself.  It was a very divided time.  I had one foot in each camp.  I wanted to support my government and troops but was very uncertain we should be in Vietnam doing some of the things we were doing. An echo of present times?  Perhaps!

I don't think they had universities in the year 1070.  Some how doubt you were in college in 1070 either.  I mean that would make you about 970 years old.

Thanks for bringing my attention to my error, but I noticed it immediately when I got back on here today.  I think everyone should know what was meant, or at least I would hope so!  Never know nowadays!!!

[Donnamarg323]

Janice who was first member to point out your error?

[JaniceSW]

Janice who was first member to point out your error?

Gotcha!  Thank-you!!

[Drutts0643]

 

Janice who was first member to point out your error?

Gotcha!  Thank-you!!