<p>John Kerry ought to adhere to the maxim “people who live in glass houses should not throw stones.” Perhaps, before he slanders Bush, he should reflect on his own record. Kerry is a hypocrite.</p>
<p>John Kerry did not complete his tour of duty in Vietnam – he opted out; he cut and ran. In March of 1969, despite the fact that he was not disabled in any way, John Kerry appealed to Commodore Charles F. Horne for an early transfer out of combat. His request was granted on March 17, 1968. A loophole in the rules permits a soldier who has been “thrice wounded” to request transfer out of combat. Although Kerry’s wounds had been nothing more than band-aid “boo boos”, and he was perfectly fit to serve, Kerry explicitly declined to continue serving his country. Kerry, for lack of a better phrase, opted to cut-and-run.</p>