Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Vietnam vet saves the day
A man brandishing a rifle attempted to rob the Waffle House in Fayetteville, N.C., but was foiled by a 70-year-old Vietnam veteran who — due to his war experience — was very familiar with the AK-47 weapon and could see that it was not operational. He told the clerks not to give him any money and then engaged in a sword fight with his cane against the rifle until the guy ran away.
