[PattonFan]

In the meantime, I know 3 families personally, and others through word-of-mouth by acquaintance, who are sending their sons to war.

McCain's son should not be used for political purpose..he is doing what any young patriot should..and many HAVE.

McCains son serving does not make McCain a better..uh, politician..panderer..I don't know.

I know this is not news when its my neighbors son...

[EDINVA]

one difference between the McCain son and your neighbors' sons (and mine) ... they don't have extraordinary power, influence and money.

The article referred to at least 32 offspring of Members whose kids are lobbyists, cashing in on mom/dad's influence and power. That's a really low estimate imo. Many more work for the parent's campaign.

The article also noted that it was not published months ago because the McCains didn't want to make it political, so credit to them for that.

I'm not a McCain fan, esp for POTUS, but give his son credit for choosing this path when so many other, easier, more profitable options were available to him. I wish him and his family well.

[kabar]

In the meantime, I know 3 families personally, and others through word-of-mouth by acquaintance, who are sending their sons to war.

These are young men who are volunteering to serve. They are not being "sent" by their parents. The Dems like to characterize our troops as children who are being given to the military by their parents. They shouldn't be demeaned in this way.