We shouldn't attack Mr. Sandusky on a personel level. He is a fellow vietnam veteran who deserved the respect for his service. I would like to see someone who served with Mr. Sandusky, even from a boat in the group, who has a different memory of the same event confront him. To me, I respect the veterans on both sides, but the numbers speak loudly to me. 254 to 12! I think the swiftees wouldn't be putting their reps on the line against Kerry and their fellow veterans for political reasons only. I further think Mr. Sandusky may have started down this line to help his former shipmate. He may not of known all the suspected lies from Mr. Kerry he would be expected to cover. Now he has each own rep on the line. He can't easily admit he has been lying. The question is, can he stand face to face with one of his former group comrades and call them a liar?
Very thoughtful post.
Folks, pile on Kerry but don't automatically disparage another veteran just because he supports Kerry. Many Americans have not made up their minds about Kerry's Nam service and associated lies. If you are spring-loaded to the attack position against a veteran who supports Kerry, you run the risk of turning off the undecided. Much of the pubic will not focus on these and other issues until late in the campaign.
Much of what we say here on FR is like preaching to the choir. Take it slow. It'll sink in.