Decades after the Vietnam War, unexploded American bombs still litter Southeast Asia, continuing to maim and kill civilians—especially children—who stumble upon them. The article argues that the U.S. has a moral responsibility to address this lingering harm, shifting focus from past actions to present accountability.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just history—it’s an ongoing crisis. These forgotten bombs turn farmland, playgrounds, and villages into deadly hazards, and the U.S.’s role in cleaning them up (or not) speaks volumes about how it handles the consequences of war. For affected communities, it’s a daily reality, not a footnote.