[cynicom]

After Korean war, medal presentation became like candy, especially in the officer group. I think McCain and Kerry are both good represenatives of that trend.

[HRoarke]

Say what you want about McCain's politics...any Hanoi Hilton POW deserves as much respect as they can be given. I would never compare him to Kerry.

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

Most of the Medals of Honor awarded during the Civil War were later dropped from the rolls as undeserved. One whole company received them as a reenlistment inducement.