My old Mother, that I have never heard say any unkind words against anyone, has a saying: "Please be careful of what you say...there are some things you can never take back" How many times I have remembered that, though, too late after having said something I should not have said.

The full damage is already done and can never be retracted. However, a dignified apology at least shows that he can take full responsibility for his misspoken words. This is a terrible mistake at this point in the pre-election mind of voters.

I jumped the gun and got angry when I heard his comments, but then took the time to learn the facts, as I stated above. Kerry should somehow let everyone know what he meant to say; he owes everyone at least that much. Either way, his presidential aspirations were forever ended by his last comment. I would never vote for him again. Not just because I am a veteran and was somewhat offended by what he said, but because he demonstrated to not be much above the level of the current misspoken fool of the English language, Mr. Bush.

Democrats sure make it difficult for a registered Republican to vote for any of their candidates.