PP - sure it's debatable, but it's logical. Stop the war and the killing of soldiers stops. Let the politicians in charge continue unchecked, the war continues and soldiers continue dieing. I don't know the time period your father was there, but he could have not come home at all if the war continued.

It was not meant to justify Kerry's actions against Bouche's. It was meant to point out your inconsistency if you are supporting Bouche because of your perception of his treatment towards veterans.