I've read all the stories. The VC were going to send him home, not because he was wounded but because his father was an Admiral and they thought it would be good PR. The story is that he refused to go home unless every POW who was there as long or longer than he was, was also released.
Democrats believe John Kerry is a war hero, too. Bob Dole was severely wounded and may or may not have done anything heroic. But Bob dole didn't portray himself as a "I'm a war hero, and I've got the medals to prove it", however. I'm seriously concerned that McCain will be just another over-the-hill career politician, awarded the nomination for longevity as Dole was. I'm also concerned he will lose badly, as Dole did.
He WILL, however, get my vote.

> Jim Legg <