Kerry's Silver Star citation is based on Kerry "attacking a numerically superior enemy while under withering fire." The point of contentionn is whether or not there was a numerically superior enemy force. The single VC, no matter his age or condition, is not the essential point of contention.
Kerry's Silver Star citation also recites that a score of VC were routed as a direct result of Kerry beaching his boat, just to give an idea of the meaning of "numerical superiority."
Yeah, he kept that typewriter very busy!
The problem with many of these guys who support Kerry is that their own medals are in question as well as I see it.
The very few who support Kerry are not as willing to admit the truth as are the swift vets. This is a hard thing to do after 35 years. I understand the difficulty and I understand what is at stake.
It is quite possible that some may defect from the Kerry camp and put this matter to it's final rest. At least I hope so. None of the vets wanted to air this dirty laundry in public. If Kerry had stayed in Massachusetts, they would have given him a pass. But now he wants to be Commander in Chief. This fact changed everything. I don't think the press and the public understand the reasoning behind the Swift vets activities very well. I hope that changes.