[Superman]

No one knows whether Mr. Kerry is using his combat (yes, combat)experiences as a marketing tactic, not even Island. In other words, if all these accusations intended to sully his reputation were to cease, I wonder if he'd leave it alone. we will never know. what we do know is that his hand is being forced. Accusations are being made and he cannot NOT respond. Perhaps there are other individuals or groups that should be encouraged to "...stow...their sea bags and lay off."

Also, had Kerry been a cook on a carrier at sea near VN, then I'd think words like "immersed in the violence of directly engaging the enemy" would be inappropriate. but here's a hot news flash: Lt. John Kerry was a swift boat skipper in VN, getting shot at and stuff.

And while I know you guys don't like folks raising questions about Dubya's ferocious wartime performance, I'm also wondering whether perhaps he might have sustained injuries in some of those drunken car wrecks he caused, while Liutenant Kerry was being shot at. Perhaps Dubya should have gotten purple hearts for those. Or perhaps he cut himself with a razor blade while.....oh nevermind. I digress. The focus should stay on the guy who actually fought a war, and who actually served throughout his military commitment. Carry on.....