Maya Lin

I loved this documentary! I can't believe Maya Lin was our age when she won the contest. It makes me feel so un-accomplished. I admire her! Not only is she brilliant. She is so classy. The Vietnam memorial was obviously very controversial and it took a lot of strength to handle the criticism she did. It really upset me that people made a big deal out of her nationality. She's American. It says a lot about the pettiness of parts of society. I was touched with the amount of consideration of the soldiers she put into the memorial. She did not want it to be about the war, but rather about the men and women who are heroes for fighting and dying for their country. I think everyone should think about Vietnam veterans in that lighting. They served their country, even if they didn't agree with the situation. That takes courage and if nothing at else that is something to be admired. Maya Lin's maturety and composure inspired me and I hope others as well. She stood up for herself and for her design but did not put others down in the process. The fact that the memorial was designed by someone of that nature gives it more strength. Because the good in one person is now expressed in a famous memorial that gives thanks to thousands who share some of those good qualities. We all should recognize that and learn from it.