A peaceful and RESPECTFUL protest of any conflict is the right of all citizens. But when protests go to the point of burning flags and spitting on soldiers, then that is the ultimate morale killer. Of coarse im not saying Kerry burnt flags or spit on his fellow americans, but others did. I know Its not fair to lump the two types together, but it did happen. I'm the Fourth Generation of "combat" vets in my family, and my father and grandfather both absolutely cannot stand the sight of Kerry, just on the fact that they de-moralized the remaining troops in NAM. Yes in a way I do respect Kerry for standing up for what he believes in, but I truely think he did speak out in the capacity that he did, more for "speaking popularity" than anything else.