[bin2baghdad]

I'm inclined to give him a pass on Vietnam service. All wounds inflicted by the enemy which require medical attention qualify for an award of the Purple Heart. I know it's an award I never want to receive. If it's my blood, even a little wound will be a big deal to me.

I'll give him a pass on the Purple Hearts, on leaving country early and on the actions for which he received the Silver Star and Bronze Star with V device. Some superior signed off on all of these and is ultimately responsible for each decision (just as Bush's superiors were ultimately responsible for judging the character of his service).

[oceanview]

then why not release the records if they only serve to supplement his claims of valor?

[wardaddy]

Problem is that Kerry trumpets his Nam service like he was John Wayne incarnate or something when any fool can see he ain't no "ROOSTER".

He claims all sorts of deering-do and those 3 purple Washingtons and yet he didn't spend even a day in the tent from his wounds.

Something stinks.