By the way, I think that "swiftboating" (as it is known) is the most reprehensible development in recent politics. If Kerry didn't deserve the Silver Star, why did his commanding officer (who was part of the "Swift Boat Veterans") recommend him for it? There is even a movement to denigrate Bob Kerrey's Medal of Honor!

I've noticed that much of this starts with people who never served in the military...people like good ol' Karl "1-H ("Not for induction at this time")" Rove.

I helped a friend of mine obtain a CO status when I returned from Active Duty; he ended up working in a ghetto school in Milwaukee. I don't care if you were in the military or not, but don't spread any more lies than are already out there -- about either side of the '60s.