[wingman1]

Kerry's actions after his return from RVN contributed to the public perception that soldiers who served in RVN were baby killers.

Using that same logic, would it be a stretch to say that other soldiers, who received medals, may also be judged by the same (Kerry) standard, if his awards prove to fraudulant?

I believe so.

That is what makes me hope that if there is some type of search done, that it shows Kerry did legitimately earn these awards.

Sorry, but this may backfire and earn Kerry sympathy that will translate into votes in his column.

[wingman1]

Clarification: I DON'T think it would be a stretch.

[FR_addict]

Using that same logic, would it be a stretch to say that other soldiers, who received medals, may also be judged by the same (Kerry) standard, if his awards prove to fraudulant? "

I don't think so. Most people don't come back and keep saying over and over again what great heroes they are. When my Dad died, I found his medals and newspaper clippings. He never talked about it. He was in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.

I don't believe if Kerry did find a way to put himself in for medals, it cheapens eveyone else's medals. There's always some who takes advantage of a situation.

I'm sure there were a lot of brave men that never got a medal. Some volunteered for more than one tour of duty.

I respect your service and everyone else's.

[chiller]

Using that same logic, would it be a stretch to say that other soldiers, who received medals, may also be judged by the same (Kerry) standard, if his awards prove to fraudulant? I believe so.

Not in my mind. I suggest Kerry went with the intent to fraudently build a war hero image, whereas you and those you know did not.

[onedoug]

Sorry, but this may backfire and earn Kerry sympathy that will translate into votes in his column.

You're probably right.

I strongly suspect that he "won" the Silver Star for MURDERING a wounded combatant whom he should have taken prisoner.

Yet given the disgust with which the major media holds the military, they'd more likely push for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for that one.