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To: American Spirit who wrote (6478)	5/5/2004 8:05:34 AM
From: Sully-	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

"The Purple Heart is given for ANY wound, even a minor one." Yes AS. During Vietnam, even little boo-boos that only need a small band aid could get a Purple Heart. And if you get three of them, those three boo-boos could allow you to demand to be shipped back home so you can kick start your political career by joining the Anti-war movement. One caveat. A Purple Heart is warranted for injuries sustained during an engagement with the enemy. And I believe it needs to be caused by the enemy, or at least not self inflicted when not engaging the enemy....... Message 20094237

To: American Spirit who wrote (6478)	5/5/2004 9:53:56 AM
From: mph	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 90947

So now you're an expert in faking it, eh?<g> I suspect many soldiers/airmen/seamen etc. would not have even applied for Purple Hearts for such minor wounds. The medals were, however, evidently being given out like candy as a morale booster, which likely explains a lot. Kerry thought he was the "next JFK from Massachusetts" at the time, according to the doctor who treated him for his first wound (which sounded like removing a sliver). That tells you a lot about his motivation for requesting the first Purple Heart. So, yes, he served. Yes, he received 3 Purple Hearts, for which he applied. Yes, he got a "get out of Nam" early card, as a result. Yes, he received a plum stateside assignment. Yes, he was released early to pursue an election. Yes, he went to the forefront of the anti-war movement, accused servicemen of atrocities, claimed he engaged in such atrocities, consorted with people who proposed murder of elected officials, lent his name to a book displaying an upside down flag and otherwise disrespectful depiction of soldiers, yes he threw his ribbons and/or medals (depending on which version you believe) over the White House fence, yes, he married 2 rich women, and yes, he's been in the Senate for 19 years, holding the record for the most money taken from lobbyists. SO, next time you start whining about Kerry's "war hero" status and accuse people of "attacking" him, just remember that he himself treated his own military service with disrespect by his VVAW-related activities. Having done so, he can't hide behind some mantle of righteousness to avoid scrutiny. Or apply for a Purple Heart because he's been wounded in "this" campaign.