Zophman wrote:
Seems he didn't have enough "clout and cash" to avoid serving in a combat zone and undertaking some of the most perilous missions naval aviation offered. I was on active duty from 1970 - 1978 and closely followed the POW situation at the time and totally disagree with your opinion comparing McCain to Kerry. Kerry was a glory hound and too self centered and disgraced the officer corps. Whereas McCain served with distinction and a much higher level of self sacrifice and morality.
I am still trying to understand how Kerry got away with his crap back then, and to this day. The Military severely dropped the ball on Kerry. And still no one pays any attention to this true scum of the universe.