NEWSMAX: The actress and activist made an infamous trip to North Vietnam in 1972 where she was photographed singing with members of the North Vietnamese military as she sat on an anti-aircraft gun.
She told OWN program “Oprah’s Master Class” that the event happened on the last day of her visit. She was tired, she said, and didn’t want to attend.
“I don’t know if I was set up or not,” she said. “I was an adult. I take responsibility for my actions.” … (more)
EDITOR: Although her cause had merit and needed to be publicized, Fonda overstepped the legitimate bounds of political activism.
You write “Although her cause had merit and needed to be publicized, Fonda overstepped the legitimate bounds of political activism.”
Perhaps, but even the publicity from her visit probably helped save many naive young men that might have died in that misguided war.
I remember her speaking at the Unitarian church in Lancaster and the cold reception she received from many members and how some quit the church. She was already rich, famous, and safe. She didn’t take the easy road and for that she’ll always be a hero in my book.
As a Viet Nam era Vet I often wondered how many died because she gave aid and comfort to those killing our young men and if her actions and those of others prolonged that awful war. If Jane ever shows a heartfelt plausible apology I could find forgiveness toward her. I hope it happens before she passes away.