[elli1]

The Boston Globe reported that Kerry requested & received an ''early discharge'' so he could run for Congress---on an anti-war platform.

http://www.boston.com/globe/nation/packages/kerry/061703.shtml

[jackbill]

The Boston Globe reported that Kerry requested & received an ''early discharge'' so he could run for Congress---on an anti-war platform.

I read somewhere yesterday that a person who received three Purple Hearts could request an "early out".

The same article also mentioned that none of Kerry's wounds were more than minor and none kept him out of duty for more than a day.

[kabar]

The Boston Globe reported that Kerry requested & received an ''early discharge'' so he could run for Congress---on an anti-war platform.

I find that interesting as well. I was in the military 1965-72 including 12 months in-country and 8 months offshore and had my four year obligation extended to five years when I requested to leave. I had a regular commission. How Kerry got his early discharge is something that should be looked at.

Re Bush and being a desserter: A caller to CPAN put it best. How did Bush receive an honorable discharge if that is true?