I reread my thread and it makes no mention of Sam Johnson, whoever he may be. I only commented that one's military service or POW experience do not immunize from criticism one's political views or actions.
BTW, I'm a Vietnam combat UH-1 pilot. I'm now volunteering to fly CH-47s in Iraq, if I can pass a flight physical. I feel I owe that to the troops whom I support and I'm grateful for the opportunity.
I should clarify, in Sen. McCain's case, that he has never used his heroic background to silence his critics. The MSM are the ones who have attemtped to do that on his behalf. I am only saddened by Sen. McCain acting as the determined maverick.
But Rep. Murtha is the one who is beating his opponents over the head with his Marine vet status. Frankly, I'd never heard of him before Thursday. Murtha is in fact waving his medals in peoples' face.
Read post #28. That was what got me miffed. It implied that McCain didn't have guts, honor, or love for his country.