[QUOTE]Originally posted by stlhdh2o:


The Vietnam war DID turn soldiers into rapists and baby killers--sthdh20

I would encourage you to do more than watch an Oliver Stone movie in forming your opinions
about the American men who fought in SE Asia.

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IMO, a man's patriotism isn't defined by how vigorously he falls into lock step with his countries leaders, its the effectiveness with which he expresses his dissension.--sthdh20

What war or major military conflict in the history of the world was ever won by expressing descension?

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....how do I feel about his tossing the medals?
I laud his courage. The medals were awarded to him, they are his to with what he wishes. I can think of no more powerful gesture--sthdh20


You do realize that John Kerry has said publicly that the medals he threw weren't his own, but rather the medals earned by others--He changed his story to that version after a focus group suggested throwing his own medals didn't track well with male voters between 18 and 49. Just the kind of man with firmly planted belief system and strongly held convictions this country needs at this critical point in our Nations history. If he's elected President let's just pray that his focus groups are always available to guide him and that the direction they move him- on a givin' day are in this countries best interest.

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Now go ahead...explain to me how a decorated combat hero is a traitor and a privileged draft dodger is a patriot.--sthdh20


John Kerry did earn some medals in Vietnam during the 4 months that he served over there(most of which he nominated himself for and their validity was questioned by his CO--Including one of his non-combat related boo-boos that required some Bactine spray and a band aid-He asked for and received the Purple Heart.)

In the olden days when I got a boo-boo my Mom would spray Bactine on and put a band aid on it and then just 'kiss it and make it better.

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Was it Bush you were referring to when you said,"priviledged draft dodger."?

If so please tell me how someone who served honorably in the Air National Guard is a draft doger?

Before you say that the Guard isn't really military service but rather some kind of club med for children of rich parents --Tell that to the thousands of them serving abroad putting themselves in harms way every day--Not to mention the thousands here at home working with homeland security to keep you, me and our loved ones safe.