They aren't, though.
I agree with both statements, but unfortunately, perception is reality with most viewers - and you KNOW - the MSM will take the opportunity to spread the fiction that his words were taken out of context.
Specifically, the very last line by Kerry - "and I'm proud of that.." or something to that effect, looks like it could have been chopped from anywhere during that interview, which means it could have been in reference to something unrelated to his medal chucking. The careful viewer, though, can see the movement of his arm coming down to make the coming point at the very end of his second-to-last video cut. And in the last cut - his arm continues down to make the point that he's proud of chucking his medals.
However...how many viewers are going to notice that? And how many MSM outlets will helpfully point that out?
"Specifically, the very last line by Kerry - "and I'm proud of that.." or something to that effect, looks like it could have been chopped from anywhere during that interview, which means it could have been in reference to something unrelated to his medal chucking. The careful viewer, though, can see the movement of his arm coming down to make the coming point at the very end of his second-to-last video cut. And in the last cut - his arm continues down to make the point that he's proud of chucking his medals."
Actually I also noticed that also and felt a bit uncomfortable with it.
I believer it is much more effective if nothing even appears contrived
Now, the beginning of the tape is excellent, with Kerry contradicting himself on wheather he threw ribbons or medals over the fence.
As for being proud of what he did, that probably does represent his feelings on the matter.
On Imus he was still maintaining that he had seen the war crimes he testified about.