As an aside, I haven't gone back to re-read those links, but I believe John McCain was also a part of that *Select* Committee, who made that decision. After McCain's comments about the Swiftees, I have little reason to doubt his contempt for former fellow POW's.
>>>> I believe John McCain was also a part of that *Select* Committee, who made that decision.
Yes, you are correct. McCain IS cited as an obstructer in the links at post
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1403053/posts?page=4#4
And if he ever rears his head as a candidate for President, I have an entire thread ready to post on him.