You overlook something. Did you see Wellstone's son? Or any of his close friends?
Did you NOT read the comments by the father of that helicopter pilot that was killed in a crash early on in the war?
LOTS of people have made political comments IMMEDIATELY after finding out.
Why would this guy be any different? And with him being more politically active, it wouldn't shock me that he had some easier in to meeting with Kerry. Besides his son died in a way that other people's sons did not. Therefore, it's an occasion for Kerry. Who else would he meet with, Bush?
No matter how politically active you might be --- if your kid or other loved one was beheaded --- videotaped and all --- screaming for his life --- and you were still in the first grieving stages --- can you imagine how you'd view ANY politician coming to get in on your grief for his/her political gain? You'd kick them right off your doorstep.
And that I actually understand --- immediately upon finding out --- but this is several days later --- I can't imagine meeting with a presidential candidate knowing full well he wants to capitalize on my kid's decapitation.