Post a list of John Chafee’s combat awards & I will apologize.
Meanwhile, he remains an enemy of the Second Amendment. Forever.
His supporters simply pointed out that he had served his country in two wars, which he did.
That didn't make him or his positions "morally superior" but it did suggest that he be treated with respect.
Surely, it's possible to disagree with somebody -- even to strongly disagree -- without vilifying them and reducing them to a caricature.