It was he who was being harsh. He had no business attacking Limbaugh on this thread.
Unless you can tell me what he was getting at, because I still can't figure it out.
He served our country honorably, and I don't think he should be spoken to in that manner.
I'm not sure I understand what that has to do with it. If he makes a statement that is incorrect, there is no reason whatsoever not to correct it.
I know of at least a dozen FReepers who have served, some in combat, who have NEVER, EVER mentioned it. They don't see it as relevant to the discussion. As it shouldn't be. The past does not exempt someone from criticism.
But I appreciate your civil tone. Thanks for letting me explain.
Some of the words were harsh, but I guess that happens a lot on FR and I should toughen up.
My father was a Viet Nam veteran. When he returned from the war, he was spit on.
So this kind of thing touches a nerve with me. I feel that the vets are taken for granted.
"Unless you can tell me what he was getting at, because I still can't figure it out."
Hanoi Kerry Timeline of a traitor
includes FBI files
http://www.archive-news.net/Kerry/JK_timeline.html
U.S. Constitution Amendment XIV
Section 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any state legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any state, to support the Constitution of the United States,
shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.
But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.amendmentxiv.html
I know I am butting I here, but maybe, just maybe these people DON'T talk about their service because they see how you treat the ones who do. Or maybe they have their own reasons. Tonk WANTS to talk about his, so it's his business to do so. Why does this matter so much to you?