Bush is running on his character, on his leadership qualities, his honesty, on being a courageous and decisive leader. His Alabama service certainly reflects on his character so it's a fair deal.

Besides do you really think that if Kerry did not mention Vietnam Bush and Swifties would not try to smear his service anyway. It that's what you think - ask John McCain, he did not run on his Vietnam record 4 years ago and still was smeared.

Besides even if Kerry did decide to run on his Vietnam record - it's not an invitation to smear and lie about his service. Critisizing his anti-war testimonies and activities is a fair deal, claiming that he did not deserve his medals without a shred of evidence is not.

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The war on terror involves Saddam Hussein because of the nature of Saddam Hussein, the history of Saddam Hussein, and his willingness to terrorize himself. George W. Bush