[68skylark]

The writers and editors at the Times obviously feel this story will be a good way to encourage people to vote Democratic. But I'm not so sure.

Outside of Manhattan (and a few other kook enclaves) the U. S. military is actually held in very high esteem. It's the biggest and best force for good in the whole world. The more voters get reminded that the Democrats are anti-military, the better for Republicans.

[TomB]

The writers and editors at the Times obviously feel this story will be a good way to encourage people to vote Democratic. But I'm not so sure.

I agree with you. Geez, the last thing the Dems want revisited is how they treated the military in the 2000 election. But hey, I'll be glad to dredge it up.