The American Spectator

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/p> p> There is a constant error in the timeline about Kerry. He got an early-out of the Navy to run for Congress in 1970 in, I believe, the Massachusetts 3rd Congressional District. He was proud of his service, proud of all others still serving and his medal were a testament to the efficiency of his crew. It was only AFTER the voters rejected his candidacy that he became a major player in the anti-war movement. When he stopped being a Congressional candidate -- we all became dirt bags. br> -- Lonnie Shoultz , Life Member br> Special Forces Association /p> p> Wasn't it Bob Dole, who years ago running against Bill Clinton, repeatedly asked, "Where's the outrage?" Yes, John Kerry has plenty of ghosts in his closet. But he knows he has the full faith and backing of the mainstream media. Unless and until they turn on him, these stories will never get beyond these and other conservative media outlets. What is the media fixated on? No WMD's. Bush's National Guard records. Sexing up the pre-war intelligence. That's the outrage! br> -- unsigned /p>

John Kerry has introduced his Vietnam service and patriotism into the political debate. There are three questions each of us must answer before we can make any judgment on Kerry's patriotism:

p>(a) Were his actions after returning from Vietnam motivated by love of country, or did he use his Vietnam experience to advance his political career? br> (b) Have his words about Vietnam been patriotic or self-serving? br> (c) Have his words and actions after returning from Vietnam been helpful or harmful to Vietnam veterans?

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