[Toonces T. Cat]

That is all correct. What I was referring to with the "cashed in" comment is that he sold out on homeland security to please his union cronies. In my opinion, that was the thrust of her article.

Was it incorrect? I don't think so.

Was it in poor taste? Unfortunately, I might have to agree with that.

-Toonces

[lugsoul]

I have no problem with her lambasting him for his policies as a Senator. But to suggest that he was sitting back at Saigon getting ready to grab a brew when his horseplay with a grenade cost him three limbs - which, btw, is exactly what she suggests - is an affront to this man's service. Of course, she also doesn't mention that the mission that took Cleland to Khe Sanh, and that led to the fateful helicopter ride, was one that he volunteered for. She owes him a correction and an apology. If she wants to paste liberals for playing fast and loose with the truth, she needs to show a bit of responsibility about printing the truth herself.