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Pound, pound, pound, pound, and pound some more! Something stinks to high heaven about Kerry's early homecoming. Release the records!!! More importantly, why should Kerry's record as commander of a swift boat make him more qualified as Commander-in-Chief than someone who has served as Commander-in-Chief for the past four years?

John Kerry was removed from his assignment as skipper of a swift boat, because in addition to gunning down a wounded combatant behind a hootch (who was probably trying to surrender), by Kerry's own admission he had taken part in strafing runs while zipping past some riverfront hamlets, cutting down women and children in his version of a "free-fire" zone. The pressure came down from some higher level within the Navy chain of command, to get this robo-warrior out of the country before something like the story of Lt. William Calley of My Lai got into the press. If three Purple Hearts and a couple battleground awards would get rid of this hot potato, do it. This guy was a liability, and a threat to the integrity of the US Navy. And since he was a political officer, with connections, get him to the rear. Stat!

And to think that this part of Kerry's life history is emphasized as being positive. I would hate to see him at a low point.