Robert McNamara & Michael Jackson

Former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara who is considered the architect of America's involvement in the Viet Nam war, died early this morning at age 93.

McNamara published a book in 1995 critical of our involvement in Vietnam.

The book was titled In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam and published by Times Books.

McNamara placed much of the blame for the mistakes of Vietnam squarely on himself and others in government at the time, including President Johnson.

At least he admitted his mistakes.

Robert McNamara was responsible for the deaths of many of my high school classmates and thousands of other young American and South Vietnamese teenagers. Don't get me wrong, I was against the Communism that was being forced upon South Viet-Nam by the North. I enlisted in the US Marines and was not allowed to serve, because of physical health issues.

Another death recently was the death of Michael Jackson. Unquestionably one of the best singers ever.

Let's compare: Robert McNamara apologized for what he did wrong, Did Michael? As they are approach the pearly gates, I'd love to hear that conversation.