A hero is a hero. I have nothing but respect for anyone who would endure what he did for his country.
McCain is certainly not a "loon." He's consistently been one of the key supporters of President Bush on the WoT.
Whether you want to vote for him or not, trashing the man smacks of irresponsibility.
No one is trashing him, but merely pointing out that McCain's record of bucking the GOP at critical times have earned him a reputation as a hothead and a kook. He co-authored the most disastrous campaign "reform" in history, the McCain-Feingold Bill, which strips away First Amendment Rights. He also joined 13 other senators to manipulate the Senate confirmations of judicial nominees, thus allowing Democrats to effectively block them, even though the GOP controlled the Senate. He alienated the majority of GOP voters.
One more item about McCain. He went to meet with a religious fundamentalist leader, seeking an endorsement. After the meeting, McCain bad-mouthed the entire Religious Right. He will not win many of those people.
I call them as I see them. But I apologize for offending your sensibilities.
And most definitely not inline with the 11 commandment.