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To: combjelly who wrote (388356)	6/4/2008 1:12:48 AM
From: i-node	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574261

Like Smirk, he could have opted for choices that would have never placed himself in the line of fire. As the son of an admiral, he could have had a billet that put him in the sights of cameras and not the enemy. He chose not to take that option. Like Gore, he made the more dangerous choice. So I can understand, are you saying that as a National Guardsman Bush could not have been placed in the line of fire? It is my recollection that some Guardsmen -- though a small number, did serve in Vietnam. Further, joining the Guard was making a military commitment, even though it might keep someone out of Vietnam -- it is far more, for example, than Obama has done. Perhaps we can read Bush's mind concerning whether he was attempting to avoid service in Vietnam or whether he was choosing to serve in a different, yet totally legitimate manner. To suggest that Gore's service is somehow superior to Bush's is really not an appropriate comparison. Both served, honorably, and should be respected for their service. While I find a lot of fault with Al Gore, he wore the uniform and nobody can take that away from him. Or from George Bush.

To: combjelly who wrote (388356)	6/4/2008 7:05:34 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1574261

Bottom line, McCain could have stayed stateside, snorted coke and chased women like Smirk. He chose not to. For that, he has my respect. I understand what you're saying but it strikes me that our expectations may be set too low.