Cleaver how you throw in the Iwo Jima issue to boost the emotional effect of your argument. When you feel the need to boost your argument in such a way, perhaps you should give pause that maybe you don't really believe too strongly in what you are about to say. Just a thought.
As to your point concerning being offended, I recognize that what is happening is a form of speech that is easily translatable and I will fight and die to protect Kerry's and your right to do so. What about the first amendment don't you understand ??