As a young man John McCain served his country as a Naval Aviator.
During the late 60s and early 70s so did almost every male.
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He flew missions against the most heavily defended airspace in history.
Not even close.
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He was held prisoner under inhumane conditions for over five years.
He was given preferential treatment, which is well documented. I can not say if it was because of the information he was feeding the cong or if it was because of who his father was, but he did not suffer like the other POWs.
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He was shot down.
Well, you got one right.
I should have said, "During the late 60s and early 70s so did almost every 18 to 25 year old male."
Spot on!