Guilt... and why it is bad

I was reading this blog on an Agent Orange Second Generation sufferer, and came across this message by a man stating what is wrong with his child and grandchild. Then, in caps, he starts breaking down, and saying that he is responsible for the murder of thousands of people, and unborn children etc. Don't get me wrong, I had sympathy for the guy, but this was too far. Firstly, it was not this guys fault that he was following orders. He was paid to do a job, and he was told that it was tactically important. Only through hindsight has he realized what he was doing 45 years ago. Secondly, Monsanto, and not this gentleman, should be held responsible for this problem. They released a chemical for military use, without thought of consequence. They knew at the time that dioxin was carcinogenic, but they refused to advise the government and the military, what its' lethality was. Thirdly, the US and Australian military are at fault, for not providing significant chemical warfare equipment to their troops on the ground, and their ordnance personell. They knew that it was a chemical, and as such, should have taken some precautions. Fourthly, the amount of guilt that this guy was feeling, as deep seated as it was for him, is actually a byproduct of those back home, who during the war, alienated, hated and slandered those troops who were doing what they thought was right. By calling someone a babykiller, for something that 90% of them did NOT do intentionally, is going to unsettle their psyche for their entire life. Should all the antiwar protestors be held responsible also? Yes they fucking should. All wars before Vietnam, the soldiers were treated with respect, yes even in WWII, their were antiwar sentiments, even amongst the governments, but the soldiers received a welcome home. This did not happen for Vietnam Vets for 25 years AFTER the fact. As you all know, I suffer from several issues from this horrendous chemical, and the only people I truly blame are Monsanto and the US and Australian militaries for using something that they were given, and were not FULLY informed about. Rant done. As a side note, I sent this guy a reply and suggested that he seek help for his guilt. Told thim that as someone suffering from this, I did not hold him or others like him responsible for this. My advice, do something positive from it, help his family, help himself above all. I just hope he listens. Take care, and peace to all. Especially the leprechauns...