The title of a hero is in exchange for his life. People who have truly been heroes may never want to have a second time in their lives.
At that time, the Vietnam War had a great impact on American soldiers. After the war, the soldiers came back lingering, their comrades-in-arms died. What do people want when they come back? They don't want hero titles, and they don't need the government to satisfy any of their wishes. They only want those politicians who have never fought to know that life, which is precious to everyone, is so insignificant on the battlefield. People who have seen life and death only want peace.
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