[ORECON]

Keep in mind that signing an SF-180 does not mean the public has access to the records, only the designated person or entity on the form. If pushed on this, he will release a few pages of medical information and say he signed an SF-180. He will them say, "See, I told you the Swift Boat Veterans were lying." I will be taking bets.

[mtntop3]

Keep in mind that signing an SF-180 does not mean the public has access to the records, only the designated person or entity on the form.

Kerry would of political necessity have to see to it that his SF-180 effectively makes ALL records available to the public - at least through agreed-upon representatives of that public such as specified news mediums.

Otherwise, it would be a meaningless gesture. And this would be immediately pointed out.

Actually, it wouldn't be meaningless since it would indicate a clear intent to selectively withhold information.