Correct. Military service is not a qualification for president. It is one factor that I consider.
The real issue here is how Senator McCain is using his service. He, unlike Kerry, uses it as a part of his resume. Here's the difference between Senator McCain and goofy J Effin Kerry: Senator McCain would never salute a crowd and report for duty.
Democrats have always been known for pushing a program or a principle by using obvious victims, who, because of their victim status, could not be refuted for fear of appearing mean-spirited or insensitive.
The retired old lady who roamed the highways of Iowa collecting cans, as a voice for health care, in Gore’s campaign. Argue with her and you’re callous to her plight.
Cindy Sheehan, the grieving mother of a brave soldier killed in the war on terror.
Legions of people denied health care, as voices for fairness in health care.
Children injured in automobile accidents, women harassed at work for less pay, muslims discriminated against, a drooling, mumbling Michael J. Fox as the voice for killing embryos for their stem cells, etc. Argue with them, and you’re lower than a snake’s belly.
And so on. Unless you’re a republican.
Though he wouldn’t allow it, McCain could easily be portrayed as such a victim, the voice for freedom, national security, a strong defense, and a determination to win. If he were a Democrat, he’d be the unending story of victimhood, day after day. Refute him and you’re a commie rat.
But, as a republican, the democrats have no qualms about trashing such an obvious candidate for victimhood, and in the most classless ways.