Rhee and Chaing kai chek

["Daniel T. Fahey" <DanFahey@DanSources.com>]

Topic1
I read several books on the CBI about Bissel, Stilwell and Chennault.  The
Book Chennault wrote, his writings to commanders and US political agents
seemed over done.  To the point they looked almost Chinese in nature. Hat in
hand approach, reminders of failures if not supplied. No Doubt he had a
great task. But the Bissels and Stilwells versions were a lot differnt.  I
all thier writing was a lot of hate and distrust for each other.  The US
Commanders hated General Chiang and Chennault.  Liking them to a spoiled
Warlord. Basically tolerated him.

The comments about Chiang are almost identical to what I see on this
listserver about Rhee.  Seems both killed civilians in vast quantities.
Even to the point of shakeling 100000 people up to block the Japanese
advance.  One of the other posters seemed to hit the nail on the head .. all
the history books talk about the war and not the politics.  The decisions
that came up to implement battle plans on the outside now look simplistic.
The criminal acts allowed in Korea make people who experienced this war want
to forget it.  After having to submited ourselves to Korea and its risks.
(Not to change topics) But this begs the question, Why did we do it again in
Vietnam?

Topic2
My Personal experience. I rarely meet a Korean in the US that is friendly.
Even the Korean/Japanese resturants that we frequent, I feel like we are
only tolerated for our money.  In the WDC area there is still a lot of Joon
Rhee Karate Schools.  Aside from a few Korean collegues who have lived hear
a while.  My experience that Koreans just do not like Americans.

Am I experiencing this alone? Or am I over reacting.
Dan Fahey