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Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa
The thing that bugs me about McCain and his POW status is that he wears it on his sleeve, uses it as a campaign tool.
I was at my Grandfather's birthday party last weekend. He served in WWII in the Pacific. My great uncle in Europe and was a POW. My grandfather's friends at the party, who also served in WWII, are angry at McCain for constantly bringing up his POW experience.
the Greatest Generation NEVER talks about their experience in WWII. They keep it private and honorable. they gave and they don't expect anything in return.
That is service.
the above is a paraphrase of a bunch of cool old guys riled up about McCain.
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Not even comparable. It's a whole nother story when your running for prez.