To my mind, the most shameful bit of John McCain's recent record as a senator, and the most shocking example of his hypocrisy, is his consistent opposition to funding for veterans benefits and for maintenance of veterans medical facilities.

When, at the first debate, McCain responded to a question by saying that current economic woes might prevent him from persuing his goals "except of course for helping our veterans," I was surprised and disappointed that Obama didn't call him on it.

McCain has already demonstrated time and again that he has no interest in spending an extra penny on anyone who has already served his purpose as cannon fodder, only on sending more personnel into the meat grinder.

If you don't believe me, ask the Disabled American Veterans ~ check out their ratings of senators and congressmen. McCain is very near the bottom of their list of federal legislators they can count upon as their allies.