If nothing else, the going to Nam and then coming back and opposing it fits in with Kerry's image as a flip flopper.
I agree that Kerry's 20 year Senate record of doing nothing has to be pointed out. Also, his very liberal voting record. But now that Kerry has opened up the Viet Nam wounds, a lot of Vets deserve the opportunity to fight back. He stepped all over them once, he cannot be allowed to do this to them again. The President can debate Kerry on his awful Senate record. The SBV need to continue with their campaign. It's a matter of pride.