Well, I'm not being critical of the Swift Vets at all!
My criticism is with Bush and Rove not helping them out more or supporting their claims. IIRC, when the Swifties began getting some attention, McCain was openly critical and Bush was indirectly critical (lumping them in with groups like MoveOn.org which he thought should be curtailed).
They didn't say "Perhaps the media should look deeper into their claims" or "I think Kerry should answer their questions" instead of just ignoring them.
I understood you weren't criticizing the Swift Vets. But I was trying to say that Bush had his reasons for not helping them out more. And I understand his reasons.