I was one of those veterans that served in the same war as Kerry. The difference between myself and Kerry is, I didn't betray my country and dishonor my service after I returned to my Homeland.
I saw just as much if not more action than Kerry did, but in my case, the men that fought with me were equally committed to each other and we quickly defeated the enemy because of that commitment.
I see my country in DEEP trouble, not because of puny little nit-picks like I hear you "Purists" constantly rant about, but real and dangerous trouble.
Cynicism, apathy and complacency have become the enemy we cannot win against. It has taken a firm control of those who call themselves "True Conservatives" and it will end in our overall defeat because we lost our vision and resolve for a higher calling.
I will not play with the idealistic splitting of hairs. Our duties to the better health of this country clearly lies with the President. Like any good soldier, I fought too hard and to many of us died to keep this ground under our feet. And I refuse to give up what we've gained so far.