For the most part, they are not and it is best to keep pointing out that fact. But the attack by this article is a waste of ammo (IMO) because Murtha's senility and utter ludicrousness speaks for itself. The media might give him a pass on that, but people can see it everytime he opens his mouth. OTOH, the media will use this attack represented by this thread as a distraction.
What if Muthra's not senile?
What if he knows exactly what he is doing?
What if he wants this country to flee in the face of terrorism for the sole purpose of political gain by his party?
What then?
Doesn't the possiblity that all of the above are reasons enough to go after his record to take away his ability to stand upon it and preach to the masses.
Democrats aren't just playing around with the safety and moral of our troops when Muthra speaks, they are tempting fate by dropping our guard against future terrorist attacks, so that they can be the ones that respond to the next attack.
Compared to the overall security and defence of this country, Muthra's records and awards mean nothing!