[John H K]

Actually the key thing to be aware of in Vietnam is that only a tiny percentage of our troops were actually out in the field fighting. Most were in rear areas in support roles.

While the VC might attack anywhere in Vietnam, the majority of the troops in Vietnam (like, say, Al Gore) were safer than a National Guard F-102 pilot like Bush.

[Bluntpoint]

Dean could make the argument that it was more dangerous to be on the slopes of Aspen, than for the average grunt or supply officer in Vietnam.

I'm sure that would of gone down great for those drafted kids stuck in Nam for a year or more.