But the importance and significance of the move goes far beyond that. One of the best things about it is that this will ease the Communist charge of "white men fighting yellow men." Of course. with South Vietnamese troops outnumbering our own by more than 3 to 1. the accusation already was a distorted piece of propaganda. But it is distinctly helpful to have Asiatics from another nation present in such large numbers. (Incidentally. in answer to the question so often asked as to why we do not accept NDIX March 16. 1966 Chinese forces under Chiang Kaishek. which he has offered. this is because that would be almost as great a provocation for Red Chinas full Intervention as if we were to bomb Peiping.) Another point made by the South Korean action is that it is a mark of solidarity with not only the United States. but with the United Nations. which were responsible for South Koreas independence. It may begin to dawn on some other members of United Nations that this is their fight. too. Finally. in the world as it is todat. it is truly heartwarming to have a concrete expression of gratitude from one of the nations which the United States has assisted.
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