Steve,
Unfortunately, to many people have forgotten how really unpopular the  
Vietnam war was throughout the country. John Kerry wasn't alone among the  veterans 
that DID come home and then protested or did whatever they could to end  the 
war and bring their comrades home. I guess you would have to put me in the  
same boat with John Kerry because I also protested against the war. Most people  
that went to Vietnam knew what a terrible mistake it was and just wanted to 
end  it as soon as possible. I think 53,000 lives, wasted for nothing pretty 
much  sums it up. 
I was kind of an unusual member of the army in those days. Most of my  
comrades were young, uneducated, black and poor. They didn't have the smarts to  be 
able to stay in college or even possibly afford college in order to get a  
deferment. "W" used political and family influence to get a slot in the guard.  
Nobody can argue that point because there just weren't enough slots to go 
around  in those days. He was a privileged son, plane and simple. The military 
records  don't add up because he didn't fulfill his obligation. If you believe  
differently, I'm sorry, but you are wrong.
 
Rummy