John Wayne

Wasn’t he also an incredible homophobic?

Sorry, Heath, that STILL says racist to me.

Whatever you may have thought of the man, his America, Why I Love Her speaks of his patriotic manner and his love of his country. I have been listening to it these past few days. I am sorry to say that I needed to be reminded of all the wonderful opportunities the USA has provided for me.

Thanks

Quasi

His love for his country!

Sorry! Every now and then I forget how to speak English!

:slight_smile:

Q

I believe that he refused to join the army during WW2. The government was trying to get hollywood stars to signup, and many did. Later, during Vietnam, he complained about young americans not wanting to ‘due their duty.’

Well, you could look at it that way, but he was 34 at the time of Pearl Harbour.

From the master:
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a5_004.html

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