"Suggesting that a soldier who turns against a government, which he feels has betrayed his country and his comrades, is somehow attacking those comrades, is as dishonest as you can get."

McGrath, many Vets feel that Kerry said some pretty nasty things about his comrades in Viet Nam, not just the government. He seems to regret how he said things if not what he said.

Ribbons clearly represent the medals someone earns. They're worn when it's not appropriate to wear the medals themselves. It's a little thing a long time ago.