[dd74]

Yep. The Kerry campaign brought up Kerry's Vietnam service, and for the most part, its mention continues to blow up in his face, until he fights back against his detractors.

Bush's service was never brought up by the Bush camp - a wise thing. Media digging brought that to the limelight.

IMO, neither man's service is relevant. But in Kerry's case, he chose to bring it up, and now has had his character assassinated for it - not that he had any character to begin with.