Kerry went, Kerry saw, Kerry survived and returned to tell the American people and the Gov't just what he thought about the war. There were people who served honorably throughout the war. There are others who committed attrocities. Sometimes the truth hurts.

If only a few of the elite priviledged children had had to face the same risks maybe the Powers That Be who ran the war from DC might have brought it to an end sooner. He had the balls to go and the balls to tell it like it is. That's why he is hated so much.